Chinese “police stations”: an extensive investigation as soon as possible
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But on a deeper level, it appears that various bodies of the Canadian government are sick of the government's inaction. hands on compromising investigations for China. The RCMP has even opened an investigation into the leak. I hope the investigators find the person responsible for it: he deserves a medal.
Because the most important question behind the revelations of the last few days is: why has Justin Trudeau's government done nothing? And as a follow-up question, why did previous governments do nothing?
The tempting prospects of the Chinese market for Canadian companies no doubt explain the reluctance of governments in Canada to criticize China. Companies like Bombardier or Power Corp have made a lot of money with China, which has had positive spinoffs for all of Canada.
But at what cost? In all these years, how many hundreds of billions of dollars in stolen Canadian technology have been siphoned off by China? Speak to former Nortel executives.
A Widespread and Deep Scandal
The emerging scandal suggests that at all levels, executives Canadians were extremely naive. At worst, some could be on Beijing's payroll.
A broad public inquiry is needed, and not just for the federal elections.
If, as it claims, the government Chinese is innocent, his reputation will be cleared and relations between Canada and China will be all the better for it. Conversely, if the Chinese government is guilty, it is high time to stop its interference and abuses.