Canada Expels Chinese Diplomat Accused Of Threatening Conservative MP's Family

 

CTV News: 'Persona non grata:' Canada expelling Chinese diplomat after threats to Conservative MP 

OTTAWA - The Liberal government is expelling Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, whom Canada's spy agency alleged was involved in a plot to intimidate Conservative MP Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kong. 

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly wrote in a statement that Canada has declared the Toronto-based diplomat as "persona non grata." 

 "We will not tolerate any form of foreign interference in our internal affairs," she wrote. "Diplomats in Canada have been warned that if they engage in this type of behaviour, they will be sent home." 

Joly's statement came just as MPs were voting in favour of a Conservation motion calling for certain diplomats to be expelled and for the government to call a public inquiry into foreign interference.  

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WNU Editor: These threats against this Conservative MP's family happened two years ago. Someone dropped the ball in Ottawa on this file .... Government still investigating why threats against Chong not passed up to cabinet (Canadian Press). 

 Canada Expels Chinese Diplomat Accused Of Threatening Conservative MP's Family  

Canada expelling diplomat accused of targeting MP Michael Chong's family -- CBC News  

Canada expels Chinese diplomat who allegedly targeted Conservative MP -- Global News  

Canada expels Chinese diplomat accused of targeting lawmaker -- Reuters  

Ottawa declares Chinese diplomat 'persona non grata' in Canada -- BBC  

Canada expels Chinese diplomat for alleged intimidation of lawmaker -- The Guardian  

Canada to expel Chinese diplomat following allegations of foreign influence -- CNN  

What happens when a diplomat is declared 'persona non grata' — and what that means -- National Post

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