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Trudeau orders China election meddling probe

7 March

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he decided to appoint a special rapporteur to investigate alleged Chinese interference in Canadian elections.

Trudeau underscored the importance of Canada maintaining the integrity of its democratic process even if the meddling doesn't change the results of the elections. "Any interference attempt by any foreign actor is troubling and serious," Trudeau stressed.

The move comes after it was reported that Beijing ran schemes to interfere in Canada's elections in 2021 and 2019.

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