What Johnston’s Report Says on MP Han Dong, Michael Chan, and Key Interference Allegations

What Johnston’s Report Says on MP Han Dong, Michael Chan, and Key Interference Allegations
David Johnston, Independent Special Rapporteur on Foreign Interference, presents his first report in Ottawa on May 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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Special rapporteur David Johnston’s first report comments on some of the Chinese interference allegations that have been reported in media based on intelligence leaks. This includes allegations against MP Han Dong, former Ontario Liberal cabinet minister Michael Chan, and the Chinese consulate’s interference in past federal elections.
Here’s what the report says on these key allegations.

11 Candidates Being Funded by Consulate

In a November 2022 article, the Global News revealed that Canadian intelligence officials had provided briefings and memos to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and several cabinet members in January of that year. These briefings highlighted concerns about a foreign interference scheme orchestrated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which involved the funding of a covert network consisting of at least 11 federal candidates who participated in the 2019 election.