Also in the news today, Canada is imposing new sanctions over Russia’s invasion in Ukraine and pledging fresh military support for Kyiv
Fallout over a Chinese billionaire’s donation to the Trudeau Foundation, the non-profit organization announced today. They pointed to the “politicization” of the foundation after it returned a large financial gift from a Chinese billionaire.that it was part of a influence campaign, directed by Beijing, to curry favour with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The foundation said CEO Pascale Fournier and its volunteer board were put under “a great deal of pressure” in the aftermath, and circumstances “have made it impossible to continue with the status quo.” At an event in Toronto, Trudeau was asked about the mass resignations. He said he is no long associated with the foundation, which was established after his father passed away, but expressed concern about political attacks on it.
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