A little bit of Australia now playing in Canada. Via Sinocism.
Former governor general David Johnston says China’s interference in Canadian politics is an “increasing threat to our democratic system” but ruled out a public inquiry on the matter, saying intelligence on Beijing’s activities is highly classified and could never be openly discussed with Canadians.
In a 55-page report tabled Tuesday, Mr. Johnston said he uncovered no proof that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ignored intelligence briefings on Chinese influence operations in the 2019 and 2021 elections, or warnings of attempts by Beijing to intimidate Conservative foreign affairs critic Michael Chong.
“I have not found examples of ministers, the Prime Minister or their offices knowingly ignoring intelligence, advice or recommendations on foreign interference or being driven by partisan considerations in dealing with these issues,” he wrote…
The rejection of a public inquiry will likely embolden the three main opposition parties to press the Prime Minister to ignore Mr. Johnston’s advice against holding one. The leaders of the Conservative, NDP and Bloc Quebecois have all demanded a public inquiry and questioned the appointment of Mr. Johnston.
He is a long time friend of the Trudeau family and served as a member of the Pierre Elliot Trudeau Foundation after he left the governor general’s post. While head of the University of Waterloo and McGill University, he forged close ties with Chinese institutions.
The old “for your own good” excuse. More harm has been done to the polity under that rubric than any other phrase short of Arbeit macht frei.
There is no coincidence here:
- a “labour” government bought by China;
- the role of mass immigration in the same;
- the role of universities in the corruption of the political economy;
- the rise of cultural corporatism over economic Marxism and the exploitation of a polity by an elite that slurs “racist” at every turn.
Liberalism turned into absolutely toxic politics for workers by “leftwing” governments in Australia and Canada.
