Conservative senator Victor Oh, appointed by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2013, recently suggested raising funds to sue journalists who report on alleged foreign interference in Canadian politics. However, Pierre Poilievre, a spokesperson for Poilievre, firmly rejected this idea. Poilievre’s office stated that they do not support Oh’s proposal and do not believe that reporters are attempting to smear Chinese Canadians in their coverage.
Poilievre’s office emphasized their support for Canadians of Chinese origin and their commitment to democracy. Poilievre did not comment on whether Oh will face any repercussions for his comments.
In a recorded video, Oh expressed a desire for a foundation to counter perceived bias from Canadian news organizations. He claimed that these journalists and newspapers suppress Chinese Canadians by selectively reporting facts. The issue of foreign interference in Canadian politics, particularly involving the Chinese Communist Party, has been a major topic of discussion in the House of Commons.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed David Johnston to investigate foreign interference, and his report confirmed that addressing these operations was a priority. However, Johnston advised against a full public inquiry into the matter. Johnston resigned from his post after facing criticism from opposition parties.
In 2020, the Senate’s ethics committee recommended censuring Oh for accepting a trip to China in 2017. Oh accepted the committee’s findings and pledged to separate personal and official travel.
Overall, Poilievre’s office rejects the idea of suing journalists and stands in support of Canadians of Chinese origin, while Oh’s comments and actions remain under scrutiny.
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