New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh was in Ottawa on Thursday afternoon to share his conclusions after reading a confidential report from the Committee of Parliamentarians on Defense National Security and Intelligence (CPSNR). .
The report, a redacted copy of which has been made public, alleges that some MPs began to do so Please help knowingly
External state actors after their election, especially by sending them confidential information.
Mr. Singh, without naming them, accused them of being members of Parliament Treachery
He also claimed that he himself was a target of foreign interference. However, he did not mention whether they were current members of parliament or not.
He also accused Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of not acting on allegations of foreign interference He was informed that
.
Mr. Singh attacked Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, who has refused to obtain the security clearance needed to access classified documents. Serious allegations affecting his party
.
I am very nervous today after reading the report. It is clear to me that Justin Trudeau knows and does not act, and Pierre Poilivre does not want to be informed of the serious allegations affecting his party. To me, this disqualifies him as a leader.
Conflicts with Elizabeth May’s results
Elizabeth May, leader of Canada’s Green Party, by contrast, said she was “relieved” after reading the report. (archive photo)
Photo: The Canadian Press / Adrian Wilde
The New Democrat leader clashed with Elizabeth May, leader of Canada’s Green Party, who also had access to an unredacted version of the report. CBSNR And who, for his part, said he was “relieved” after reading it.
On Tuesday, Mrs May repeatedly said no list
The report describes sitting MPs knowingly colluding with a foreign state.
He, however, raised the case of a former Member of Parliament whose name was not mentioned in the report Knowingly passed privileged information to a foreign agent
. This person was fully aware of his actions […] Further investigation and action should be taken
Mrs May said during her press conference.
Mr. Singh spoke instead Members of Parliament in the plural
.
Jagmeet Singh, without naming them, accused the parliamentarians of “treason”. (archive photo)
Photo: Radio-Canada
After reading this report, I am more convinced than ever of its conclusions that some Members of Parliament are partly or willfully participating in the efforts of foreign governments to interfere in our political life.
he said.
He added that there are politicians at all levels of government who have benefited from foreign interference. Some of this behavior appears to be downright criminal and should be prosecuted.
A call to constituents and conservative leaders
To a question from a journalist who asked him if he thinks the parliamentarians he is referring to should be treated this way. Traitors
Mr. Singh replied in the affirmative.
what to do [ces parlementaires] Not ethical. In some cases it is illegal, they are actually traitors.
However, due to confidentiality, Mr. Singh could not say.
The New Democratic Party leader, however, has vowed not to exclude any member of his own caucus, but he has called on leaders of other parties who have not already done so to obtain security clearances. The report has not been edited.
Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois, said he “intended” to request the necessary security clearance to read the unredacted statement.
Photo: The Canadian Press / Adrian Wilde
Mr. Only Poilievre and Yves-François Blanchet, leader of the Bloc Québécois, have yet to read the report.
On Tuesday, Mr. Blanchett said she hadthought
Apply for security clearance and process
Initiated to the Privy Council.
Mr. Poilievre, for his part, refuses to make such a request, saying it limits his right to express himself and therefore requires him to keep what he learns confidential.
Every political party leader should read the unedited version [du rapport]. We can discuss the steps we as leaders should take to ensure our parties are protected from foreign interference […] This is to protect our democracy.
Conservatives have been pressing Justin Trudeau’s government for days to release the names of MPs included in the report to the public. CBSNR.
Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is demanding the government release the names of MPs named in the report.
Photo: The Canadian Press / Adrian Wilde
Last Thursday, Public Security Minister Dominique LeBlanc made repeated promises There is no absolutely reliable list of names
Parliamentarians who collaborated with outside state actors.
He emphasized that the said report is based on investigative documents and cannot be considered as evidence.
Commissioner Marie-Josie Hoag is investigating the allegations in her report, which aims to expand the scope of the public inquiry into foreign interference. CBSNR It was also accepted in Parliament on Thursday.
In early May, Commissioner Hoag released a preliminary report confirming that there was indeed foreign interference during the 2019 and 2021 elections. had no effect
In the results.
He targeted China and India as the main countries responsible for foreign interference in Canada.
The final report is expected to be submitted in December 2024.
