Tag: Canada

Chinese Diplomat Keynote Speaker With Senators Woo and Oh at Montreal Event Opposing Foreign Agent Registry

The top Chinese diplomat based in Montreal was a keynote speaker at a recent event in that city opposing the establishment of a foreign agent registration act. Senators Yuen Pau Woo and Victor Oh, who also oppose a registry, attended the event as well and voiced opposition to such legislation.  Dai Yuming, the Chinese consul general in…


CSIS Director Highlights How China Threat Differs From Russia’s

The foreign interference threats coming from China differ significantly from those from Russia or other countries, says the boss of Canada’s spy agency. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Director David Vigneault testified before the Commons Procedure and House Affairs Committee on June 13 and answered questions from MPs about the nature of the China threat….


Bill to Get Tough on Violence Against Pregnant Women Defeated on Second Reading

A private member’s bill aiming to crack down on violence against pregnant women was defeated on second reading 205 to 113 in the House of Commons on June 14, with only Conservatives voting to support Bill C-311. The bill, introduced by Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall in January, proposed changing the Criminal Code to state…


Canadian Executive With Beijing-Led Infrastructure Bank Resigns, Says AIIB Dominated by CCP Members

The global communications chief for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced his resignation, saying in a statement on June 14 that the bank is being controlled by “Communist Party hacks” and that Canada’s best interests are not served by being a member. “As a patriotic Canadian, this was my only course,” said executive…


Canadian Executive Quits Beijing-Led Infrastructure Bank, Citing CCP Control

The global communications chief for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced his resignation, saying in a statement on June 14 that the bank is being controlled by “Communist Party hacks” and that Canada’s best interests are not served by being a member. “As a patriotic Canadian, this was my only course,” said executive…


Canadian Executive Quits Beijing-Led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Citing CCP Control

The global communications chief for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced his resignation, saying in a statement on June 14 that the bank is being controlled by “Communist Party hacks” and that Canada’s best interests are not served by being a member. “As a patriotic Canadian, this was my only course,” said executive…


Executive With Beijing-Led Infrastructure Bank Resigns, Says AIIB Dominated by Communist Party Members

The global communications chief for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has announced his resignation, saying in a statement on June 14 that the bank is being controlled by “Communist Party hacks” and that Canada’s best interests are not served by being a member. “As a patriotic Canadian, this was my only course,” said executive…


Political Leanings Dictated COVID Vaccine Uptake: 2021 Federal Memo

Two days before Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the 2021 election, a confidential government memo indicated the decision to receive the COVID vaccine was split along political party lines. The memo from the Privy Council Office, dated Aug. 13, 2021, and titled “Emerging Evidence on Covid-19,” said voters who supported the Liberals and NDP were more…


Historic Level of Vehicle Theft by Organized Crime in 2022: Canadian Insurance Industry Report

Canadian insurance companies lost more than $1 billion in vehicle theft claims for the first time in history in 2022, largely due to organized crime, according to an industry report. “Vehicle theft reaches a crisis level as Canada becomes a source nation for illegal trade,” said Équité Association in a news release accompanying the Vehicle Theft…


Advance Turnout for Toronto Mayoral Vote up Almost 12 Percent From Last Election

The six-day advance voting period for what is shaping up to be a record-setting by-election for a new mayor in Toronto has just come to an end, with almost 12 percent more advance voters going to the polls than in the last election in October 2022. Advance polls closed at the end of the day…