Canada Claims China Threatened Lawmaker, China Denies
- Canada's spy agency withheld information about alleged threats from China against Canadian lawmaker Michael Chong and his family in 2021.
- Chong found out about the threats to his family from a news report and criticized the Canadian government for not informing him.
- China's consulate-general in Toronto denies the report, saying there is "no factual basis" and that Canadian media and politicians have ulterior motives.
- The Chinese consulate accused Canadian media and politicians of trying to damage China's reputation and image.
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada's spy agency failed to inform Chong about the threats and has appointed an investigator to probe alleged Chinese interference in Canada.