Politicians Urge Stronger Ties With Taiwan on National Day Celebration Amid China Threat

Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto Jinling Chen addresses the audience during an event commemorating the 112th National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), in Toronto on Oct. 5, 2023. Andrew Chen/The Epoch Times

Amid growing threats from China against Taiwan, politicians from various levels of government gathered at an event in Toronto to commemorate the democratic island’s National Day and to voice their support for strengthening ties.

Liberal MP Judy Sgro, who chairs the parliamentary Canada-Taiwan Friendship Group, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two democracies.