Prime Minister Mark Carney said forced labour occurs around the world when asked whether he believes the practice takes place in China, adding that some parts of China are at a “higher risk” of it.
Carney’s remarks came in response to questions from reporters on March 30, days after Liberal MP Michael Ma drew controversy over his interaction with a witness during a parliamentary committee meeting on electric vehicle policies. Ma appeared to dismiss the existence of forced labour in China while challenging witness Margaret McCuaig-Johnston, who is a China expert and former senior public servant.
