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Canadian Election: Watchdog Says China Targets Conservative in Influence Campaign
Above: Supporters of the Conservative and Liberal parties gesture as leaders arrive to attend the English-language Federal Leaders' debate at Maison de Radio-Canada in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 17, 2025. Image copyright: Mert Alper Dervis/Anadolu via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
Canada's election safeguards are proving effective in countering foreign interference. Despite targeted disinformation campaigns against Conservative candidate Joe Tay, which have gained minimal traction, the SITE Task Force continues to monitor and expose these attempts. The transparent public reporting underscores Canada's commitment to maintaining electoral integrity and protecting democratic processes from foreign influence.
Opposition narrative
The Chinese Communist Party’s growing interference in Canada’s election is undeniable. Their campaign against Conservative candidate Joe Tay through disinformation and digital manipulation clearly threatens Canadian democracy. The Liberals’ failure to act decisively, such as defending Paul Chiang after his pro-China remarks, raises serious concerns. It is high time for Mark Carney to start treating Beijing as the threat that it is and protect Canada from foreign influence.