Beijing’s Interference Largely Overlooked in Election Campaign, Inviting Further Infiltration, Analysts Warn

A sign directing voters to a polling station is taped to the sidewalk during the 2019 federal election, in Ottawa, on Oct. 21, 2019. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang

News Analysis

Around two years ago, a surge of intelligence leaks about China’s interference in Canada’s elections forced the hand of the government to hold an inquiry into foreign meddling. Now, national security experts and China watchers are concerned that Beijing is getting a pass in the current election campaign, and some even fear that Beijing’s intimidation tactics have worked to silence criticism lest parties lose votes.