By Cosmin Dzsurdzsa
Canada’s former ambassador to the People’s Republic of China (PRC), David Mulroney, said on Thursday that there was “abundant evidence” to support the existence of Beijing’s long-term plan to influence Canadian politicians at all levels of government as new allegations of election interference come out.
Mulroney, who headed Canada’s diplomatic mission in China from 2009 to 2012, tweeted his views on the heels of intelligence leaks which show China attempted to groom candidates for Vancouver’s municipal election last year.
“There is abundant evidence of Beijing’s patient, long term effort to extend its reach into Canadian politics at all levels, seeking to groom and develop people of steadily increasing connectedness and influence,” tweeted Mulroney.