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House Hansard - 171

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
March 22, 2023 01:00PM
Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23
Mr. Mark Strahl (Chilliwack—Hope, CPC)
  • Mar/22/23 5:47:03 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, during the debate in the House, we received some breaking news from Global News, and I think the member would want to get to the bottom of some of the allegations that continue to come out. We have heard that a Liberal MP advised Chinese officials that they should keep the two Michaels held hostage in China for longer, because if they were released it would benefit the Conservative Party. Those types of allegations continue to drip out day after day. Is not the best way to get to the bottom of this foreign interference once and for all to hold a full independent public inquiry as soon as possible?
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Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Mar/22/23 5:47:53 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, it is important that we recognize, first and foremost, that Canada is not the only country where election interference allegations have been levelled. It is also important to recognize that China is not the only player. The Conservative Party always seems to want to raise the issue of China, whether it is over the pandemic or whatever it might be. I find that most unfortunate. At the end of the day, we need to remain focused. What has been assigned to our special rapporteur is something the Conservatives should be a little more patient and respectful about. Let us see what comes from Mr. Johnston.
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Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23
Mr. Kevin Lamoureux
  • Mar/22/23 6:39:46 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, could the member provide his thoughts on other international players? It is not just China that is involved in doing this. Could he provide his thoughts on that matter?
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Context: House Hansard - 171 - Mar/22/23
Mr. René Villemure
  • Mar/22/23 6:40:03 p.m.
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Madam Speaker, I think that foreign interference has become more common in recent years because of technological advancements, but the tried-and-true persuasion techniques have always worked. Earlier I mentioned Iran, China, obviously, Russia and other countries. The United Arab Emirates are now surveilling more countries than anyone else. They have the technology, and they are open about it. They are among the most prolific spies in the world in terms of the number of countries under surveillance. No one is worried about them. Whether they are spying on Canada, I have no idea. One thing is certain, though: Surveillance is becoming increasingly common, increasingly harmful, and increasingly intrusive. To be honest, I would look much further afield than just China.
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