I have received a first class education from reading your information Terry. I thank you for your truth telling and appreciate your hard work. I do remember you telling me that one must attempt to look on the bright side as not everything is in ruin. Lately, I am not quite so sure. How the Liberals continue to get away with their behaviour and corruption is absolutely mind blowing. Knowing as we do, we must sit and watch them carry on as if everything is just fine, when their actions alone are enough to make one’s skin crawl. Their cover up is in plain sight for every Canadian to see, yet there nothing we can do to remove them. It’s treason and it is a crime punishable by law, yet they are allowed to continue governing this country. Canada truly is broken.
They Liberals knew about Chinese interference in Canada. And the Liberals did nothing because it worked to their advantage. Canadians don't need an inquiry. Canadians need a criminal investigation.
That's the information I want. Not CSIS sources, but why did our government fail to respond. Over on Twitter there's people vainly defending Johnston using the 'it would compromise CSIS' excuse. I want to see Johnston's CV on his China file. I suspect he has a lot that doesn't bear inspection.
This would be the same government -- including Prime Minister and Cabinet -- who was so alarmed about American interference in Canada, during the truckers' protests some sixteen months ago. When it's a fringe of poorly equipped private American citizens, it's time to panic. When it's Xhina's well-oiled machine, no big deal. After all, the Chinese interference only changed the results in a small number of ridings. It didn't change the overall outcome.
But if it changed the outcome in only one riding, that IS a big deal. It means that the voters of that riding have effectively been disenfranchised, and now have an MP that the majority of voters didn't want. I think that's a big deal.
And further, the claim that the Chinese interference wasn't important because it didn't change the results (or hardly). Does that mean that we abolish the category of attempted crimes? No more convictions for attempted murder -- after all the perpetrator didn't succeed.
One final comment. With the expansive definition of "confidential" that our government applies to all sorts of documents, how can that government ever be held accountable for anything? Surely there is a balance between "security" and "cabinet confidentiality" and other objectives, like transparency and openness. We do need a public inquiry. Only, my priority would not be an inquiry into Chinese interference. Rather, it would be an inquiry as to how we can design some sane principles for sorting out that which must be kept confidential/secret, and that which should be made public.
Of course they'll minimize the impact of China's interference. How do we know there was only a handful of ridings? You can't trust government in general and the Trudeau government in particular.
How much deeper do Chinese tentacles go in Canada's parliamentary, academic & corporate institutions that Johnston, as Trudeau's much vaunted 'special rapporteur' & friend, wants to keep hidden? As a Canadian, Johnston is proving to be a huge disappointment whose veracity as to character, integrity, 'trust & empathy' is now slowly emerging. His association, loyalty & admiration for China over half a century is as profound & telling as that of Trudeau & his late father. As long as these men have any degree of power, Canada will be in grave peril.
Certainly Trudeau is going to throw as much smoke as he can toward this and hope it dies down until something else captures the public’s attention. We’ve slowly lowered our standards regarding government ineptitude and corruption so it’s the obvious play. Let’s see if Mr. Singh will actually do more for a change than rant and rave and then stop short of bringing down this corrupt regime. If not he is as much or more of an enabler than David Johnston.
Put no faith in Singh. He's already said that he made a deal to support Trudeau until 2025 and anyway we can't have an election until we fix election interference. He's a man drunk on his power to hold up or topple Trudeau. He'll have to be dragged out by the ankles.
Terry's Substack has been my go-to for factual information to counter the liberal excuse makers and outright liars. An astonishing number believe Canadians don't have any right to know when foreign interference threatens to disenfranchise us and skew the outcome of an election.
In a parliamentary democracy, parliament is the legislative body that represents the citizens and is responsible for making laws, scrutinizing the government's actions, and ensuring accountability. It consists of elected representatives from different political parties. Parliament's primary function is to represent the interests and concerns of the people, debate and pass laws, and oversee the government's activities. It acts as a check on the executive branch and ensures a balance of power.
Parliament serves as a check on the government's power, provides a forum for diverse voices and opinions, and ensures that decisions are made collectively and transparently. The governing party, on the other hand, has the mandate to implement its policies and govern the country effectively. Both the parliament and the governing party are necessary for a well-functioning parliamentary democracy, as they complement each other in their respective roles.
One big problem in Canada is the governing party totally ignores the will of parliament, so the balance is broken. Indeed, the government is broken.
To be clear, parliament represents the voice of Canadians. An unelected individual like David Johnston who puts himself above the will of Parliament has no authority to judge whether our democracy is safe from Chinese interference.
Johnston’s stated reason for saying no: "my mandate comes from the government." He means exactly what he says: he's not independent. He's solely accountable to the very government that knowingly ignored foreign interference in Canada.
“Some of the biggest cases of mistaken identity are among intellectuals who have trouble remembering that they are not God.”
My God are Canadians going to roll over and ignore all this because their current government says everything is all right? I wonder in disbelief how suddenly, or maybe not, we got this stupid. I guess if the “natural governing party” can keep swinging the watch long enough they actually can hypnotize enough of the population to keep getting elected. It may just take a revolution of the awakened!!!
I know not ALL Canadian mainstream newspeople are sheep-you've often said there are many you admire and hold in high regard. Yet somedays you must feel like you're on a deserted island as I scroll the day away searching for like minded journalists who dig for truth and the pickings are slim.
May I reiterate what so many others have said, thank you, Terry, for your fine investigative work! I too have learned so much from you and am aghast at our government.
How can we change things? How can we pull those in power from their disgraceful positions? Why don’t the voting public become more informed? What is the public’s blinkered mindset?
Back in the good old days the press would have put this on the front pages. Now there are only a few intrepid souls using Substack to get it out there. I know a lot of well-educated people who should know better that still think CBC can be depended upon to tell the truth. 'Why would they lie?' is their usual response. Let me count the ways.
I have received a first class education from reading your information Terry. I thank you for your truth telling and appreciate your hard work. I do remember you telling me that one must attempt to look on the bright side as not everything is in ruin. Lately, I am not quite so sure. How the Liberals continue to get away with their behaviour and corruption is absolutely mind blowing. Knowing as we do, we must sit and watch them carry on as if everything is just fine, when their actions alone are enough to make one’s skin crawl. Their cover up is in plain sight for every Canadian to see, yet there nothing we can do to remove them. It’s treason and it is a crime punishable by law, yet they are allowed to continue governing this country. Canada truly is broken.
They Liberals knew about Chinese interference in Canada. And the Liberals did nothing because it worked to their advantage. Canadians don't need an inquiry. Canadians need a criminal investigation.
That's the information I want. Not CSIS sources, but why did our government fail to respond. Over on Twitter there's people vainly defending Johnston using the 'it would compromise CSIS' excuse. I want to see Johnston's CV on his China file. I suspect he has a lot that doesn't bear inspection.
This would be the same government -- including Prime Minister and Cabinet -- who was so alarmed about American interference in Canada, during the truckers' protests some sixteen months ago. When it's a fringe of poorly equipped private American citizens, it's time to panic. When it's Xhina's well-oiled machine, no big deal. After all, the Chinese interference only changed the results in a small number of ridings. It didn't change the overall outcome.
But if it changed the outcome in only one riding, that IS a big deal. It means that the voters of that riding have effectively been disenfranchised, and now have an MP that the majority of voters didn't want. I think that's a big deal.
And further, the claim that the Chinese interference wasn't important because it didn't change the results (or hardly). Does that mean that we abolish the category of attempted crimes? No more convictions for attempted murder -- after all the perpetrator didn't succeed.
One final comment. With the expansive definition of "confidential" that our government applies to all sorts of documents, how can that government ever be held accountable for anything? Surely there is a balance between "security" and "cabinet confidentiality" and other objectives, like transparency and openness. We do need a public inquiry. Only, my priority would not be an inquiry into Chinese interference. Rather, it would be an inquiry as to how we can design some sane principles for sorting out that which must be kept confidential/secret, and that which should be made public.
Of course they'll minimize the impact of China's interference. How do we know there was only a handful of ridings? You can't trust government in general and the Trudeau government in particular.
Better late than never for the information about the Chinese government influence in Canada to become more public.
Some of the media is trying to downplay this information but some brave individuals are trying to keep the focus on this very important topic.
Thank you Terry Glavin.
How much deeper do Chinese tentacles go in Canada's parliamentary, academic & corporate institutions that Johnston, as Trudeau's much vaunted 'special rapporteur' & friend, wants to keep hidden? As a Canadian, Johnston is proving to be a huge disappointment whose veracity as to character, integrity, 'trust & empathy' is now slowly emerging. His association, loyalty & admiration for China over half a century is as profound & telling as that of Trudeau & his late father. As long as these men have any degree of power, Canada will be in grave peril.
We all owe you a debt of gratitude, Terry. Thank you.
Certainly Trudeau is going to throw as much smoke as he can toward this and hope it dies down until something else captures the public’s attention. We’ve slowly lowered our standards regarding government ineptitude and corruption so it’s the obvious play. Let’s see if Mr. Singh will actually do more for a change than rant and rave and then stop short of bringing down this corrupt regime. If not he is as much or more of an enabler than David Johnston.
Put no faith in Singh. He's already said that he made a deal to support Trudeau until 2025 and anyway we can't have an election until we fix election interference. He's a man drunk on his power to hold up or topple Trudeau. He'll have to be dragged out by the ankles.
Terry's Substack has been my go-to for factual information to counter the liberal excuse makers and outright liars. An astonishing number believe Canadians don't have any right to know when foreign interference threatens to disenfranchise us and skew the outcome of an election.
Bravo and thank you.
Yikes...
In a parliamentary democracy, parliament is the legislative body that represents the citizens and is responsible for making laws, scrutinizing the government's actions, and ensuring accountability. It consists of elected representatives from different political parties. Parliament's primary function is to represent the interests and concerns of the people, debate and pass laws, and oversee the government's activities. It acts as a check on the executive branch and ensures a balance of power.
Parliament serves as a check on the government's power, provides a forum for diverse voices and opinions, and ensures that decisions are made collectively and transparently. The governing party, on the other hand, has the mandate to implement its policies and govern the country effectively. Both the parliament and the governing party are necessary for a well-functioning parliamentary democracy, as they complement each other in their respective roles.
One big problem in Canada is the governing party totally ignores the will of parliament, so the balance is broken. Indeed, the government is broken.
To be clear, parliament represents the voice of Canadians. An unelected individual like David Johnston who puts himself above the will of Parliament has no authority to judge whether our democracy is safe from Chinese interference.
Johnston’s stated reason for saying no: "my mandate comes from the government." He means exactly what he says: he's not independent. He's solely accountable to the very government that knowingly ignored foreign interference in Canada.
“Some of the biggest cases of mistaken identity are among intellectuals who have trouble remembering that they are not God.”
― Thomas Sowell
Amen to that!
The first sentence in your Post column alone should be leading to the resignations (firings) of the officials that knew about this.
No need for modesty when your work is this good. Makes one wonder what sort of dossier CSIS may have on Beijing’s threats to one Terry Glavin.
Thanks for keeping us informed!
Jesus. That’s all I can say. And thank you Terry.
My God are Canadians going to roll over and ignore all this because their current government says everything is all right? I wonder in disbelief how suddenly, or maybe not, we got this stupid. I guess if the “natural governing party” can keep swinging the watch long enough they actually can hypnotize enough of the population to keep getting elected. It may just take a revolution of the awakened!!!
Judging by the hue and cry on Twitter, there a huge number of Canadians who aren't going to let it go.
I know not ALL Canadian mainstream newspeople are sheep-you've often said there are many you admire and hold in high regard. Yet somedays you must feel like you're on a deserted island as I scroll the day away searching for like minded journalists who dig for truth and the pickings are slim.
Perhaps someday you’ll write a book.
I think he has written six or more books already, but I suspect you are making a funny, so LOL!
I suspect you are mansplaining. I meant a book about this subject: The infiltration of our political system by the CCP.
Did you just assume my gender? Triggered. We prefer you say peoplesplaining. LOL ;)
May I reiterate what so many others have said, thank you, Terry, for your fine investigative work! I too have learned so much from you and am aghast at our government.
How can we change things? How can we pull those in power from their disgraceful positions? Why don’t the voting public become more informed? What is the public’s blinkered mindset?
Back in the good old days the press would have put this on the front pages. Now there are only a few intrepid souls using Substack to get it out there. I know a lot of well-educated people who should know better that still think CBC can be depended upon to tell the truth. 'Why would they lie?' is their usual response. Let me count the ways.