
Big Trouble with Meddling China
01/30/23 • 42 min
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The Chinese state has infiltrated Canadian democracy at all levels, according to a bombshell report from investigative reporter Sam Cooper of Global News. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a stern denial, throwing cold water on the story. Who's telling the truth? And exactly what is Beijing up to in Canada? Sam Cooper explains his work.
Further reading:
- Cooper's feature scoop on Chinese Interference
- Trudeau denies he was briefed
- Willfull Blindness, Cooper's book on Chinese money laundering in Canada, and more
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The Chinese state has infiltrated Canadian democracy at all levels, according to a bombshell report from investigative reporter Sam Cooper of Global News. But Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has issued a stern denial, throwing cold water on the story. Who's telling the truth? And exactly what is Beijing up to in Canada? Sam Cooper explains his work.
Further reading:
- Cooper's feature scoop on Chinese Interference
- Trudeau denies he was briefed
- Willfull Blindness, Cooper's book on Chinese money laundering in Canada, and more
Sponsors: Rotman Executive Programs, Freshbooks
If you value this podcast, please support us. We rely on listeners like you paying for journalism. As a supporter, you’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on Canadaland merch, invites and tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis and you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Come join us now https://canadaland.com/join
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Host: Jesse Brown
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Guest: Nora Loreto
Further reading:
- L’influence de McKinsey explose sous Trudeau, surtout à l’immigration - Radio-Canada
- Contracts for McKinsey a drop in the bucket of billions spent on government outsourcing: data - National Post
- Dans l’ombre, la firme McKinsey était au cœur de la gestion de la pandémie au Québec - Radio-Canada
- Crown corporation faces staff backlash over McKinsey contract, spending decisions - CBC
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- Tainted milk led to deaths of Alberta residential school children, group says - CBC
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(Short Cuts) Don't Call Quebec Racist, They're Sensitive About It
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Host: Jesse Brown
Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Tristan Capacchione (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)
Guest: Sarah Hagi
Further reading:
- Uproar over Amira Elghawaby appointment proof of need for someone like her in the job - Toronto Star
- Tom Mulcair: Amira Elghawaby is the wrong person for the job - The Montreal Gazette
- Elghawaby and Farber: Quebec's Bill 21 shows why we fear the tyranny of the majority - Ottawa Citizen
- A new measure of unhealthy drinking - The Decibel The Globe and Mail
- How much booze is too much booze? - Front Burner CBC
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