Canada failing to address Chinese influence in our elections
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Show Notes
According to reports, intelligence officials have warned the prime minister that China covertly funded candidates in the 2019 election.
While it’s not clear yet who these candidates were, it’s not the first time the Chinese regime has tried to influence our politics, and apparently not illegal.
National Post columnists Terry Glavin joins the show to discuss how this funding works, the extent of other forms of foreign influence in our politics, and why attempts to address it have been stymied.
Background reading: What's it going to take for the Liberals to crack down on Chinese subterfuge?
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