In a bombshell testimony during the foreign interference inquiry, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau revealed that he possesses the names of several Conservative parliamentarians and former candidates involved in foreign interference efforts, with India and China identified as key actors. According to Trudeau, these individuals are either engaged in or at high risk of being targeted by foreign interference.
Trudeau further stated that he had instructed the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to warn Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre and help safeguard the party’s integrity. “I have directed CSIS to inform the Conservative Party leader and ensure he is equipped to make decisions that protect the integrity of the party and its members from foreign interference,” Trudeau said.
Media reports have pointed to India’s alleged involvement in influencing Canadian politics, including claims that pro-India supporters within the Conservative Party played a role in Pierre Poilievre’s leadership race. These revelations underscore concerns over foreign interference efforts by both India and China in Canadian politics.
The term “parliamentarian” referenced by Trudeau could apply to senators or members of the House of Commons, though no specific names were made public during the testimony.
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