A shocking report released by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) has unveiled that certain Canadian parliamentarians have "wittingly" participated in foreign interference activities. This bombshell revelation has sparked a significant political uproar and calls for accountability from various quarters.The report, tabled on June 3, 2024, indicates that soon after their election, some MPs began assisting foreign state actors, including providing confidential information to officials from India. The committee, comprising MPs and senators with top security clearance, detailed how foreign actors cultivated relationships with Canadian parliamentarians, highlighting a pervasive national security threat that undermines the integrity of Canada's democratic processes.
David McGuinty, the Liberal MP who chairs NSICOP, emphasized the gravity of the findings. "Foreign interference is a pervasive national security threat. It's undermining Canadians' rights and the credibility of our democratic processes," McGuinty stated. He revealed that foreign interference was found at every level of government and in multiple sectors, including the media and NGOs.
Should Justin Trudeau, be added to the list of people who committed Treason Against Canada & as the FIRST Prime Minister to do so ? pic.twitter.com/ezd1slUln5
— Rob Logan (@Northerngold01) June 7, 2024
The report specifically named China and India as the most active perpetrators of these interference activities, which pose a significant threat to national security and the overall integrity of Canada's democracy. The committee provided troubling examples, including an unnamed MP who maintained a relationship with a foreign intelligence officer and proactively shared confidential information.
Despite the intelligence gathered, the report criticizes the Canadian government's response as inadequate. It notes that although the necessary policy work has been done, the government has failed to implement effective measures to counteract foreign interference. The report pointedly mentions Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's lack of action on a recommended briefing strategy for parliamentarians, which the committee considers a serious omission .
The Liberals have only delivered treason to Canada. https://t.co/7CphaKKCLN
— Theo Fleury (@TheoFleury14) June 8, 2024
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland called the findings "concerning" but noted that it is up to law enforcement to determine if any laws were broken. She emphasized that the government has been working on policies to address these issues but acknowledged the need for more decisive action.
The Conservative Party has seized upon the report as evidence of the Liberal government's failure to protect Canada's democratic institutions. Sebastian Skamski, the party's media relations director, condemned any parliamentarian aiding a hostile foreign power and accused Prime Minister Trudeau of neglecting the threat of foreign interference. Skamski highlighted the Conservatives' efforts in pushing for a public inquiry, which was eventually called by Trudeau under intense pressure from opposition parties.
Justice Marie-Josée Hogue, leading the public inquiry, noted that while foreign interference attempts by China in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections did not alter the overall results, they might have affected outcomes in a few ridings. This has raised further concerns about the robustness of Canada's electoral integrity.
In response to the report, the government has proposed Bill C-70, which aims to create a foreign agent registry among other measures to combat foreign interference. McGuinty expressed hope that these measures would be enacted swiftly to address the committee's concerns and safeguard Canadian democracy.
Just as guilty as the Congress members here in the former USA!!!