Justin Trudeau's administration faces heat as Canadian committee demands public inquiry into China's alleged interference in political process that paved the way for him to come to power not once, but twice
In early 2016, a few months after Justin Trudeau was elected as Canada's Prime Minister for the first time, two Chinese businessmen with alleged ties to the Chinese Community Party made ato a foundation named after his father, former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
Even the New Democratic Party lawmakers — which back Trudeau’s minority government — supported the motion to thoroughly investigate China’s actions in the country. “Canada did not detect foreign interference that threatened Canada’s ability to have free and fair elections,” it said.
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