Poilievre says it's “troubling” Trudeau knew of China's possible election interference | FULL

Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre responded on Wednesday to allegations that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was warned about China’s alleged foreign interference in Canada’s elections.

During a media availability in Vancouver, B.C., Poilievre said it was “very troubling” that Trudeau was told about potential election interference in January and “he hasn’t taken any action.” He said Trudeau must explain what he knew and “why he did nothing.”

Global News reported on Monday that Canadian intelligence officials had warned Trudeau that China had targeted Canada with a vast campaign of foreign interference, which includes funding a clandestine network of at least 11 federal candidates running in the 2019 election.

Poilievre said Conservatives were seeking to have meetings of the Procedure and House Affairs Committee to investigate the allegations of interference by the Chinese government.

Poilievre, who expressed support for convoy protesters in February, also responded to questions about whether his stance on the so-called “Freedom Convoy” has evolved after listening to witnesses and evidence brought before the commission investigating the government’s use of the Emergencies Act.

He said he continued to support those who peacefully protested, but condemns any participants who “broke laws, behaved badly or blockaded critical infrastructure.”

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