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