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Numerous reports and investigations, including those by journalist Sam Cooper, detail extensive Chinese influence operations in Vancouver and broader Canadian society. These efforts involve illegal attempts to sway elections, intimidate opponents, and manipulate public sentiment—often with impunity.
Alarmingly, some Canadian Members of Parliament, including conservatives like Michael Chong and Aron Tulle, have faced threats from pro-Chinese actors for speaking out against Beijing’s interference. This underscores the precarious position Canadian democracy finds itself in—a nation grappling with foreign interference while grappling with its own compromised sovereignty.