Canadian MPs Visiting Taiwan Voice Support for Nation to Join International Organizations Amid Beijing’s Threats

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen speaks at a ceremony to mark the island's National Day in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei on October 10, 2022. (Photo by Sam Yeh / AFP) Photo by SAM YEH/AFP via Getty Images

A group of Canadian parliamentarians visiting Taiwan are voicing support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations where Beijing has long opposed the island’s membership.

Liberal MP Judy Sgro and several MPs from the Canada-Taiwan Parliamentary Friendship Group arrived in Taiwan ahead of the self-ruled democracy’s 111th National Day on Oct. 10. Other members of parliament on the trip include Liberal MP Angelo Iacono, Bloc Québécois MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, and Conservative MPs Richard Martel and Chris Lewis.