It warned Trudeau that China was engaging in interference at all levels of government
“Foreign interference represents a significant threat to Canada’s society and fundamental institutions … There is work to be done … The government must do better. Canada’s long-term security depends on the integrity of its sovereignty in decision-making, strong and independent fundamental institutions, and the protection of the rights and freedoms of Canadians.
It said China’s targeting of the 1.8 million Canadians of Chinese origin in Canada, is the primary method by which it seeks to influence decision-making at all levels of government through “flattery, bribery … manipulation” and “threats” aimed at dissidents who speak out publicly against China. Meanwhile, a lack of co-ordination among Canada’s security, intelligence and policing agencies means that when the vast majority of Canadian citizens of Chinese origin who are loyal to Canada report these threats and seek help, they often get conflicting and incoherent instructions from CSIS, the RCMP and local police forces about what to do.Article content
The report also warned the seven government agencies responsible for countering foreign interference and security threats, led by CSIS and the RCMP, operate under different rules of engagement and often have conflicting views of what their priorities should be. It said cabinet ministers focused too narrowly on election interference when communicating with the public, as opposed to the wholesale assault on Canadian democracy by China.made extensive findings of fact and recommendations to Trudeau to improve the accountability and effectiveness of security and intelligence efforts to combat foreign interference.
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