Chrystia Freeland was pressed at a news conference about why the names of those MPs are being kept secret and why no charges have been laid
The findings of a parliamentary committee that some Canadian MPs “wittingly” aided foreign state actors are “concerning,” but it is up to law enforcement to decide if they broke the law, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday.
The report suggested all the actions of the MPs involved were “unethical,” and some could be considered illegal. “I think your question is an important because the findings of the committee are concerning, and they should be,” she said.“I do really want to emphasize it needs to be law enforcement that takes the steps and takes the actions,” she said. “The actual enforcement actions can’t be politicized.”
He also said openly discussing evidence of foreign interference may help the very people trying to harm Canada and its institutions. She also avoided answering whether the Liberals would remove any of their MPs from caucus, if they are among those involved. The report, however, criticized the government for not reacting to foreign interference threats with enough vigour.
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