The Globe and Mail, citing unidentified intelligence sources, reported last month that China preferred to see Trudeau’s Liberals re-elected in the 2021 election and worked to defeat Conservative politicians considered unfriendly to Beijing.
Opposition parties have been demanding a full public inquiry.
Trudeau declined to do that now, but said he would name an independent special rapporteur who will decide if a public inquiry is needed. Trudeau said he will abide by the recommendation.
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Article URL : https://www.npr.org/2023/03/07/1161566242/canada-announces-a-probe-to-examine-possible-chinese-election-interference