Minister, RCMP Respond to Report on China’s Expanded Police, Judiciary ‘Liaison’ Points in Canada
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says authorities will look into a recent report indicating that China operates multiple liaison points in Canada representing Chinese police and other security and judicial agencies, adding that the claims need to be confirmed. The minster’s comments follow an Oct. 27 report by the human rights group Safeguard Defenders saying [...]
TL;DR
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree will investigate a report about Chinese police and judiciary liaison points in Canada.
- A report by Safeguard Defenders claims China operates 1,247 such points globally, including over a dozen in Canada.
- The network is alleged to be used for repression, intelligence gathering, and monitoring the Chinese diaspora.
- Anandasangaree stated that foreign interference is unacceptable and that the current claims are allegations needing confirmation.