Former Liberal MP Han Dong should have faced “serious consequences” for discussing the case of imprisoned Canadians with the Chinese consulate without informing the government, says a former Canadian ambassador to China.
Dong, who is now sitting as an Independent MP representing Toronto’s Dong Valley North riding, resigned from the Liberal caucus on March 22, hours after a Global News report, citing national security sources, alleged that Dong advised a Chinese diplomat in February 2021 to hold off the release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. The report alleges that Dong said their release would benefit the opposing Conservative Party. Dong has denied the allegations, and announced that he is suing Global News for its reporting….