Foreign Election Interference

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified that China did not change the outcomes of past elections despite evidence of interference. Trudeau dismissed claims of Chinese preference for his Liberal Party, while opposition leader Erin O'Toole accused China of costing his party seats. CSIS found evidence of PRC meddling targeting Conservative candidates and coercing Chinese students to support a Liberal candidate.

Key Points

  • Trudeau denies China changed election outcomes
  • CSIS found evidence of PRC meddling in Canadian elections
  • Opposition leader O'Toole accuses China of costing seats
  • Trudeau and Chinese embassy deny allegations of interference

Pros

  • Transparency in government regarding foreign election interference
  • Investigation into potential threats to democratic processes

Cons

  • Evidence of foreign interference in Canadian elections
  • Lack of action taken by Trudeau administration despite warnings