That’s because the Aussie government has some cajones.
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Then again, read the fine print. Mendicino said that he was never "directly" briefed by CSIS. Which is entirely true. CSIS, from what I have read, reports via a written statement and do not normally schedule briefings for the minister. So he probably isn't directly lying, just playing loose and easy with the english language.
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No doubt it was a “sacrificial lamb”. A low level street diplomat whose only function was to sow discord.
If you’re really serious you expel the head of the embassy intelligence bureaucracy.
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CSIS Public Report 2022 - Canada.ca
So in the CSIS Public Report 2022 the first threat they mention is foreign interference.
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Has someone not asked this question, "Where is the tracking sheet on this note to higher authority?"
My guess is that the special rapporteur will be looking into that or at the very least the public inquiry (I am sure that will be his recommendation) would be looking into that.
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Apparently Chinese interference is not limited to federal levels but at the school board district as well. The Toronto School Board District in particular.
Kinsella's latest take:
winnipegsun.com
Edited to add: The Chinese play a long game. 50 years is but a smidgen in time to their culture. I would guess that the sowed the seeds of what we see now 50-60 years ago. The Panda Bear ain't too friendly, that's for sure.
Kinsella's latest take:
KINSELLA: China's regime a multi-headed hydra, muscling into our democracy
It's nothing new. It's not unique. And it's not just something that happens in federal politics.
winnipegsun.com
Edited to add: The Chinese play a long game. 50 years is but a smidgen in time to their culture. I would guess that the sowed the seeds of what we see now 50-60 years ago. The Panda Bear ain't too friendly, that's for sure.
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Apparently Chinese interference is not limited to federal levels but at the school board district as well. The Toronto School Board District in particular.
Kinsella's latest take:
KINSELLA: China's regime a multi-headed hydra, muscling into our democracy
It's nothing new. It's not unique. And it's not just something that happens in federal politics.
All I can do is
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Yes, CCP influence, interference and intimidation reaches deep into all levels of government and business. In school boards, they can influence what our kids are taught about the Middle Kingdom.Apparently Chinese interference is not limited to federal levels but at the school board district as well. The Toronto School Board District in particular.
Kinsella's latest take:
KINSELLA: China's regime a multi-headed hydra, muscling into our democracy
It's nothing new. It's not unique. And it's not just something that happens in federal politics.
Edited to add: The Chinese play a long game. 50 years is but a smidgen in time to their culture. I would guess that the sowed the seeds of what we see now 50-60 years ago. The Panda Bear ain't too friendly, that's for sure.
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I would hope so. This is basic document administration.
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Has anyone pointed this out yet?
Another one of Paul Desmarais's projects
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canada China Business Council
The Canada China Business Council or CCBC (French: Conseil d'affaires Canada-Chine, Chinese: 加中贸易理事会) is a private, non-profit business association founded in 1978 to facilitate and promote business, trade and investment between Canada and People's Republic of China. CCBC has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, Beijing, and Shanghai. CCBC is the de facto Canadian chamber of commerce in Beijing. It also has business incubators[1] in Beijing, Shanghai, Montreal, and Calgary to help Canadian companies grow in China, and Chinese investors to succeed in Canada.[2]
I was directed there after reading this article
macleans.ca
It ties Trudeau's Liberals to Obama's Democrats, Hilary and the Center for American Progress, run by John Podesta who brought us a Dossier from Russia in 2016. And Jacinda Ardern. And every other "progressive" you can think of.
It also ties Trudeau's Liberals to Paul Desmarais, the Power Corporation, the Canada China Business Council etc.
Doing business since 1978.
And just a reminder about Power Corporation
Several former Canadian prime ministers have occupied a position on the management team or on the board of Power Corporation, of one of its group companies or of its international advisory council :
en.wikipedia.org
Comme le p'tit gars lui-meme disait - nothing to see here, move along.
Another one of Paul Desmarais's projects
Canada China Business Council
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canada China Business Council
 | |
| Founded | 1978 |
|---|---|
| Focus | International Trade |
| Location |
|
| Area served | Global |
| Services | Government advocacy, event organization, trade missions, research, publishing |
| Key people | Olivier Desmarais, Chair Graham Shantz, President Sarah Kutulakos, Executive Director |
| Employees | 17 |
| Website | http://www.ccbc.com/ |
Mandate[edit]
- Stimulate growth in bilateral business, trade and investment in goods and services;
- Promote closer bilateral relations between Canada and China;
- Provide practical and focused business advice and services to members;
- Be the voice of the Canadian business community on matters pertaining Canada-China relations at all levels of government and to the general public in both countries.[3]
Events[edit]
CCBC hosts various events such as trade missions and delegations, conferences, roundtables and seminars throughout the year. It also organizes business and networking events on behalf of its members. Notable past events include the state visit to China by Governor General David Johnston in 2013,[4] visit by Prime Minister Stephen Harper[5] in 2012, and China's Commerce Minister CHEN Deming's[6] visit to Canada in 2012. Other events include:- CCBC Annual General Meeting and Policy Conference
- Canada-China Business Forum
- CCBC China Business Workshops
- CCBC Great Canadian Christmas Party
- CCBC Canadian Charity Ball
- Canada Day celebrations
Publications[edit]
CCBC publishes its annual magazine, the Canada-China Business Forum Magazine".[7] The magazine covers topics relevant to Canada-China business, trade and investment. Business leaders, public officials and academics familiar with Canada-China relations contribute to the magazine. The most recent edition was published in August 2016.Advocacy and awards[edit]
CCBC advocates for stronger bilateral ties between Canada and China and for a better business environment in each country. This advocacy work is directed by members towards governments and institutions in both countries. The Government of Alberta signed an externship agreement with the CCBC in 2012 (Edit - Alison Redford's premiership) to allow young Albertans to gain valuable work experience in China.[8] CCBC also recognizes companies that have demonstrated business excellence and leadership in China and Canada. In 2012, the CCBC presented its biennial China-Canada Business Excellence Awards to:- Hatch for CCBC Member of the Year [9]
- Epic Data International for Outstanding SME[10]
- Huawei for Investment in Canada [11]
- Ivey Business School for Education Excellence[12]
Structure[edit]
The CCBC is a private, non-partisan, membership-based business association, with members from both Canada and China. Members include large multinational corporations such as Barrick Gold, BlackBerry, Bombardier, BMO Financial Group, Caisse de Depot, CITIC, Export Development Canada, Huawei Technologies, Manulife Financial, Molycorp, Power Corporation, SNC Lavalin, and Sun Life Financial. The CCBC draws its members from different industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, education, public sector and professional services. The CCBC works closely with the China Council for Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT).[13] (Edit: A whole bunch of familiar names there)I was directed there after reading this article
Inside the 'progressive' think tank that really runs Canada - Macleans.ca
How a small think tank called Canada 2020 gave rise to Justin Trudeau and became the country’s new nexus of power
macleans.ca
It ties Trudeau's Liberals to Obama's Democrats, Hilary and the Center for American Progress, run by John Podesta who brought us a Dossier from Russia in 2016. And Jacinda Ardern. And every other "progressive" you can think of.
It also ties Trudeau's Liberals to Paul Desmarais, the Power Corporation, the Canada China Business Council etc.
Doing business since 1978.
And just a reminder about Power Corporation
Several former Canadian prime ministers have occupied a position on the management team or on the board of Power Corporation, of one of its group companies or of its international advisory council :
- Former Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin was hired in the 1960s to work for Paul Desmarais Sr. by Maurice Strong. Martin became president of Canada Steamship Lines, a subsidiary of Power Corp., and in 1981, Desmarais sold the company to Martin and a partner. Martin went on to make his personal fortune as an owner of CSL.
- Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien sat on the board of Power Corp. subsidiary Consolidated Bathurst in the late 1980s, before he became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Chrétien's daughter France is married to the son of Paul Desmarais, André.
- Chrétien's long-time aide[15] and chief policy advisor Eddie Goldenberg also worked in the past for Power Corp. John Rae, strategist for Chretien, served as Power Corp.'s executive vice president.[16] His is the brother of former interim Liberal Party of Canada Leader Bob Rae.[15]
- Former prime minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau served in the mid-1990s, on Power Corp.'s international advisory board. Trudeau's assistant Ted Johnson also worked for Power Corp. During the Trudeau administration, Michael Pitfield held a variety of positions in government, but during his time in the private sector, he was at one time a vice-chairman of Power Corp.
- Former prime minister of Canada Brian Mulroney also has a relationship with Power Corporation. Mulroney's friend Ian MacDonald described Desmarais as "Mulroney's mentor in the business world", and it is believed that Mulroney has done legal work for Power Corp. since the end of his term as Prime Minister. Additionally, former Mulroney Minister of Transport Don Mazankowski served as Power Corp.'s company director.
- Former premiers of Ontario Bill Davis and John Robarts of the Progressive Conservatives have both sat on Power Corp.'s national advisory board.
- Former premier of Quebec Daniel Johnson Jr. worked for Power Corp. from 1973 to 1981, and in the last three years of this term was a vice president of the company.
- Former member of the Liberal Party of Canada Maurice Strong became president of Power Corp. by his mid-thirties. He had a role in the creation of the Canadian International Development Agency, and in 1976, he was appointed to run Petro-Canada. He later worked for the United Nations.
- Power Corp.'s international advisory board has featured individuals such as former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, former oil minister of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, former head of the US Federal Reserve Board Paul Volcker, and the previously mentioned former Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau.
- The former Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's president and CEO, Henri-Paul Rousseau [fr], acted as the vice chairman of both Power Corporation and Power Financial Corporation starting in 2009 until January 2018.[8][17]
Power Corporation of Canada - Wikipedia
Comme le p'tit gars lui-meme disait - nothing to see here, move along.
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I have obliquely referred to it a few times as one of the main sources in CCP influence on our business and government sectors.Has anyone pointed this out yet?
Another one of Paul Desmarais's projects
Canada China Business Council
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Canada China Business Council
The Canada China Business Council or CCBC (French: Conseil d'affaires Canada-Chine, Chinese: 加中贸易理事会) is a private, non-profit business association founded in 1978 to facilitate and promote business, trade and investment between Canada and People's Republic of China. CCBC has offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, Beijing, and Shanghai. CCBC is the de facto Canadian chamber of commerce in Beijing. It also has business incubators[1] in Beijing, Shanghai, Montreal, and Calgary to help Canadian companies grow in China, and Chinese investors to succeed in Canada.[2]
Founded 1978 Focus International Trade Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Area served Global Services Government advocacy, event organization, trade missions, research, publishing Key people Olivier Desmarais, Chair
Graham Shantz, President
Sarah Kutulakos, Executive DirectorEmployees 17 Website http://www.ccbc.com/
Mandate[edit]
- Stimulate growth in bilateral business, trade and investment in goods and services;
- Promote closer bilateral relations between Canada and China;
- Provide practical and focused business advice and services to members;
- Be the voice of the Canadian business community on matters pertaining Canada-China relations at all levels of government and to the general public in both countries.[3]
Events[edit]
CCBC hosts various events such as trade missions and delegations, conferences, roundtables and seminars throughout the year. It also organizes business and networking events on behalf of its members. Notable past events include the state visit to China by Governor General David Johnston in 2013,[4] visit by Prime Minister Stephen Harper[5] in 2012, and China's Commerce Minister CHEN Deming's[6] visit to Canada in 2012. Other events include:
- CCBC Annual General Meeting and Policy Conference
- Canada-China Business Forum
- CCBC China Business Workshops
- CCBC Great Canadian Christmas Party
- CCBC Canadian Charity Ball
- Canada Day celebrations
Publications[edit]
CCBC publishes its annual magazine, the Canada-China Business Forum Magazine".[7] The magazine covers topics relevant to Canada-China business, trade and investment. Business leaders, public officials and academics familiar with Canada-China relations contribute to the magazine. The most recent edition was published in August 2016.
Advocacy and awards[edit]
CCBC advocates for stronger bilateral ties between Canada and China and for a better business environment in each country. This advocacy work is directed by members towards governments and institutions in both countries. The Government of Alberta signed an externship agreement with the CCBC in 2012 (Edit - Alison Redford's premiership) to allow young Albertans to gain valuable work experience in China.[8] CCBC also recognizes companies that have demonstrated business excellence and leadership in China and Canada. In 2012, the CCBC presented its biennial China-Canada Business Excellence Awards to:
- Hatch for CCBC Member of the Year [9]
- Epic Data International for Outstanding SME[10]
- Huawei for Investment in Canada [11]
- Ivey Business School for Education Excellence[12]
Structure[edit]
The CCBC is a private, non-partisan, membership-based business association, with members from both Canada and China. Members include large multinational corporations such as Barrick Gold, BlackBerry, Bombardier, BMO Financial Group, Caisse de Depot, CITIC, Export Development Canada, Huawei Technologies, Manulife Financial, Molycorp, Power Corporation, SNC Lavalin, and Sun Life Financial. The CCBC draws its members from different industries, including manufacturing, oil and gas, education, public sector and professional services. The CCBC works closely with the China Council for Promotion of International Trade(CCPIT).[13] (Edit: A whole bunch of familiar names there)
I was directed there after reading this article
Inside the 'progressive' think tank that really runs Canada - Macleans.ca
How a small think tank called Canada 2020 gave rise to Justin Trudeau and became the country’s new nexus of power
It ties Trudeau's Liberals to Obama's Democrats, Hilary and the Center for American Progress, run by John Podesta who brought us a Dossier from Russia in 2016. And Jacinda Ardern. And every other "progressive" you can think of.
It also ties Trudeau's Liberals to Paul Desmarais, the Power Corporation, the Canada China Business Council etc.
Doing business since 1978.
And just a reminder about Power Corporation
Several former Canadian prime ministers have occupied a position on the management team or on the board of Power Corporation, of one of its group companies or of its international advisory council :
- Former Prime Minister of Canada Paul Martin was hired in the 1960s to work for Paul Desmarais Sr. by Maurice Strong. Martin became president of Canada Steamship Lines, a subsidiary of Power Corp., and in 1981, Desmarais sold the company to Martin and a partner. Martin went on to make his personal fortune as an owner of CSL.
- Former Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien sat on the board of Power Corp. subsidiary Consolidated Bathurst in the late 1980s, before he became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Chrétien's daughter France is married to the son of Paul Desmarais, André.
- Chrétien's long-time aide[15] and chief policy advisor Eddie Goldenberg also worked in the past for Power Corp. John Rae, strategist for Chretien, served as Power Corp.'s executive vice president.[16] His is the brother of former interim Liberal Party of Canada Leader Bob Rae.[15]
- Former prime minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau served in the mid-1990s, on Power Corp.'s international advisory board. Trudeau's assistant Ted Johnson also worked for Power Corp. During the Trudeau administration, Michael Pitfield held a variety of positions in government, but during his time in the private sector, he was at one time a vice-chairman of Power Corp.
- Former prime minister of Canada Brian Mulroney also has a relationship with Power Corporation. Mulroney's friend Ian MacDonald described Desmarais as "Mulroney's mentor in the business world", and it is believed that Mulroney has done legal work for Power Corp. since the end of his term as Prime Minister. Additionally, former Mulroney Minister of Transport Don Mazankowski served as Power Corp.'s company director.
- Former premiers of Ontario Bill Davis and John Robarts of the Progressive Conservatives have both sat on Power Corp.'s national advisory board.
- Former premier of Quebec Daniel Johnson Jr. worked for Power Corp. from 1973 to 1981, and in the last three years of this term was a vice president of the company.
- Former member of the Liberal Party of Canada Maurice Strong became president of Power Corp. by his mid-thirties. He had a role in the creation of the Canadian International Development Agency, and in 1976, he was appointed to run Petro-Canada. He later worked for the United Nations.
- Power Corp.'s international advisory board has featured individuals such as former German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt, former oil minister of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Ahmed Zaki Yamani, former head of the US Federal Reserve Board Paul Volcker, and the previously mentioned former Prime Minister of Canada Pierre Trudeau.
- The former Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec's president and CEO, Henri-Paul Rousseau [fr], acted as the vice chairman of both Power Corporation and Power Financial Corporation starting in 2009 until January 2018.[8][17]
Power Corporation of Canada - Wikipedia
Comme le p'tit gars lui-meme disait - nothing to see here, move along.
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That’s absolutely what happened. The corporate sector game down on him like a ton of bricks. The China Canada Business Council and Power was for sure a part of that.
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Matt Galloway from the Current was interviewing a gentleman from CCBC about the expulsion of the Chinese Diplomat. His summary (paraphrased): “this is all Canada’s fault. We need to show more respect to China. And act like we did when Jean Chretien was PM (which, I assume, means roll over whenever we are told to)”.
Even Galloway, a CBC host, was incredulous.
CCBC=wholly owned subsidiary of the CCP.
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Or $5 via ATIP ....
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Confucius Institutes (CI; Chinese: 孔子学院; pinyin: Kǒngzǐ Xuéyuàn) are public educational and cultural promotion programs funded and arranged currently by the Chinese International Education Foundation [zh], a government-organized non-governmental organization (GONGO) under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China.[1] The Confucius Institute program was formerly under Hanban, an organization affiliated with the Chinese government.[2] The stated aim of the program is to promote Chinese language and culture, support local Chinese teaching internationally, and facilitate cultural exchanges.[3][4]
Founded 2004; 19 years ago
Type Cultural promotion organization
Focus Chinese culture, Chinese language
Location 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Area served Worldwide
Method Education and advocacy
Owner Chinese International Education Foundation [zh] (2020-)
Hanban (before 2020)
The Hanban, also known as the Confucius Institutes Headquarters, is renaming itself the Ministry of Education Center for Language Exchange and Cooperation. According to China’s Global Times, it will continue to train Chinese language teachers, develop textbooks, and carry out many of the functions necessary for the operation of Confucius Institutes. The Hanban will spin off a separate organization, the Chinese International Education Foundation, which will fund and officially oversee Confucius Institutes.
The immediate result of the change is minimal. The new organization overseeing Confucius Institutes is technically a nongovernmental nonprofit, but those words mean little under the Chinese Communist regime. Confucius Institutes will remain subject to the same restrictions and pressures to conform to Chinese government dictates. They will continue to fulfill the Chinese government’s goals of maintaining outposts on American college campuses, where they can disseminate propaganda, conduct espionage, monitor overseas Chinese students, and advance the United Front’s agenda to “make the foreign serve China.”
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www.realcleareducation.com
Hanban
en.wikipedia.org
United Front
en.wikipedia.org
Founded 2004; 19 years ago
Type Cultural promotion organization
Focus Chinese culture, Chinese language
Location 15 Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing
Area served Worldwide
Method Education and advocacy
Owner Chinese International Education Foundation [zh] (2020-)
Hanban (before 2020)
The Hanban, also known as the Confucius Institutes Headquarters, is renaming itself the Ministry of Education Center for Language Exchange and Cooperation. According to China’s Global Times, it will continue to train Chinese language teachers, develop textbooks, and carry out many of the functions necessary for the operation of Confucius Institutes. The Hanban will spin off a separate organization, the Chinese International Education Foundation, which will fund and officially oversee Confucius Institutes.
The immediate result of the change is minimal. The new organization overseeing Confucius Institutes is technically a nongovernmental nonprofit, but those words mean little under the Chinese Communist regime. Confucius Institutes will remain subject to the same restrictions and pressures to conform to Chinese government dictates. They will continue to fulfill the Chinese government’s goals of maintaining outposts on American college campuses, where they can disseminate propaganda, conduct espionage, monitor overseas Chinese students, and advance the United Front’s agenda to “make the foreign serve China.”
Confucius Institute - Wikipedia
China is Rebranding Its Confucius Institutes | RealClearEducation
The Hanban, also known as the Confucius Institutes Headquarters, is renaming itself the Ministry of Education Center for Language Exchange and Cooperation. According to Chinas Global Times, it...
Hanban - Wikipedia
United front (China) - Wikipedia
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Apparently interference has been going on for some time - from Mulroney til this day.
It’s really not all Justin’s fault - did I just say that?
Harper, Martin, Chrétien and Mulroney all should be sharing the blame.
It’s really not all Justin’s fault - did I just say that?
Harper, Martin, Chrétien and Mulroney all should be sharing the blame.
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