Justin Ling🆒️

A special rapporteur, appointed to investigate allegations of Chinese political interference in Canada, is unveiling his report in Ottawa right now.

The investigation confirmed a concerted effort by Beijing to meddle in Canadian politics to advance its national interest.

But, it discredits leaks to the media that allege money went to specific political candidates and that there was a coordinated network of domestic agents working with Beijing.

May 23, 2023 at 4:06pmWeb
Show threadJustin Ling🆒️May 23, 2023
I put together a quick brief on the report, and some of the questions left unanswered. https://www.bugeyedandshameless.com/p/david-johnston-chinese-interference-report
Unraveling Chinese Meddling

Takeaways, fuck-ups, and lingering questions from Canada's investigation into Chinese meddling

Bug-eyed and Shameless
Show threadJustin Ling🆒️May 23, 2023
Speaking now to reporters, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he accepts the report and will adopt the recommendations.
Show threadGordon J HoltslanderMay 23, 2023
@justinling Proof that the political parties in Canada are more concerned at meeting their own needs, disparaging opponents and insulating themselves from critisism than doing difficult and necessary work to meet the challanges of political interference on behalf of all Canadians.
Show threadToby Harper-MerrettMay 23, 2023
@justinling Great question at the end of the news conference - the direct readout from the abridged report added deeper colour to the information otherwise presented.