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House Hansard - 191

44th Parl. 1st Sess.
May 4, 2023 10:00AM
Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • May/4/23 2:27:33 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I fully understand the frustration and fear that our colleague felt knowing that he and his family could be targeted by the government in Beijing. That is why we have always said and will always say that any form of foreign interference is unacceptable. That is why my deputy minister summoned the Chinese ambassador earlier today. An hon. member: Oh, oh! Hon. Mélanie Joly: Mr. Speaker, if I could continue to speak without my colleague interrupting me, which we also said—
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Context: House Hansard - 191 - May/4/23
Hon. Mélanie Joly (Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lib.)
  • May/4/23 2:54:15 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, of course, when it comes to foreign interference, we will never tolerate it, and that is exactly what I said to my counterpart when I met with him a month ago. That is also why we summoned the Chinese ambassador a bit earlier today. Now, we are also, as a thoughtful government, assessing all the interests that are at stake, because we know, based on the two Michaels' experience, that when it comes to the PRC, it will take action that will have an impact on our diplomatic, consular and economic interests. That being said, all options are on the table, including the expulsion of diplomats. Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
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