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Trudeau’s Office Intervened in 2019 to Keep Han Dong Off House of Commons Canada-China Committee

Oct 16, 2024, 08:18 AM

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s office intervened in 2019 to keep Han Dong off a House of Commons committee probing Canada’s relations with China, according to testimony from Trudeau’s most senior staff. CSIS briefed security-cleared Liberal officials during the 2019 election about irregularities related to Dong’s nomination as the Liberal party’s candidate in Don Valley North. Concerns raised by officials led to the Prime Minister’s Office's decision to veto Dong's appointment.