In his new role as special rapporteur investigating alleged foreign interference, David Johnston will likely take a deep dive into the suburban Toronto riding of Don Valley North, which is emerging as a nexus for alleged meddling by China.
In his new role as special rapporteur investigating alleged foreign interference, David Johnston will likely take a deep dive into the suburban Toronto riding of Don Valley North.
One month later, Dong announced he would enter the nomination race to become the Liberal candidate for Don Valley North in Canada’s federal election that fall. He launched his campaign at the Foody Mart head office located in the riding. Wei stood alongside him. On its website, the Fuqing association also states that it was created under the "specific guidance of the United Front Work Department."
"With transnational crime, it often happens in the funding piece so they can conduct the operations they’re launching a protest with paid protesters to other activity that’s going on. The money often comes from organized crime," said McGregor.The intense media scrutiny follows reports in The Globe and Mail and Global News about an orchestrated attempt by the Chinese government to get 11 candidates who were sympathetic to China elected in 2019.
One organization received a $25,000 provincial grant to help keep seniors healthy. The OPP did not proceed with an investigation.Wei has not responded to multiple requests for comment from CTV News. The requests were made in phone calls and emails to the business association he belongs to and the supermarket he operates.
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