World Economic Forum leader Klaus Schwab told Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland he relies on her leadership to achieve the organization’s objectives, according to a hand-signed letter obtained by The Epoch Times.
“I have long counted on your leadership in ensuring multistakeholder efforts remain focused on results that are more equitable, sustainable and just,” Mr. Schwab wrote in the February 2022 letter.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is led and attended by leaders in the fields of business, politics, and activism, and has as its motto “Committed to improving the state of the world.”
The Epoch Times obtained the letter, as well as two others sent to Ms. Freeland by WEF President Borge Brende, through an access to information request.
The Department of Finance initially told The Epoch Times it didn’t possess any records of communications between Ms. Freeland or her staff and leadership figures within the WEF.
After a complaint submitted to the Information Commissioner, the office launched an investigation and Finance Canada subsequently found some records, including the three letters.
“After review, it has been determined that some of the information can be released,” wrote the department’s Access to Information and Privacy Division.
‘Great Reset’
The WEF had sought to use the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that originated China in 2019 to redefine how societies and the world function.Mr. Schwab told Ms. Freeland the May meeting would cover key topics such as “restoring trust in the global system and its institutions,” “addressing the roots of global and national inequality,” and “strengthening the resilience of the global health system.”
“Your presence in Davos will be of utmost importance as participants look to drive significant action on these ... issues,” he wrote. “Thus, I look forward to your guidance in working to build a better future for all.”
“I look forward to welcoming, again, you personally in Davos,” concluded the WEF leader.
The Epoch Times asked Finance Canada, Ms. Freeland’s office, and the WEF whether Mr. Schwab’s letter was generic in nature or if it was personalized. No responses were received by publication time.
Neither did Finance Canada indicate whether Ms. Freeland attended the May 2022 meeting. The Epoch Times could not find traces of her attendance online.
January Meeting
Ms. Freeland did attend the WEF’s January 2023 meeting, where she participated in a public panel on Ukraine and another undisclosed private session on the same topic. Existence of the latter was revealed following an order paper filed by Conservative MP Leslyn Lewis.Other participants in the private session included U.S. climate czar John Kerry, Netherlands Prime Minister Mark Rutte, and former British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attended remotely.
Partnerships With WEF
Canada has participated in at least two WEF initiatives having an impact on policy, such as the “Known Traveller Digital Identity” project and the Agile Nations network.The former involved developing a digital credential for travelling by plane between countries. The latter seeks to streamline regulations across countries to usher-in the WEF-promoted “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” seeking to see the proliferation of new technologies such as gene editing and artificial intelligence.
The Epoch Times has other pending access to information requests to obtain internal government documents about its relationship with the WEF.
