Conservatives Table Motion Demanding Release of Canada–China Police Agreement in Heated Committee Showdown
Conservative MP Frank Caputo gave notice of a motion to force the release of a confidential security agreement between Ottawa and Beijing that is contained in a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed in January as Prime Minister Mark Carney visited China. Caputo told Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree that a judge would find him in [...]
Conservatives Table Motion Demanding Release of Canada–China Police Agreement in Heated Committee Showdown Conservative MP Frank Caputo has moved to compel the release of a confidential security agreement between Canada and China, part of an MOU signed in January. Caputo accused Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree of potential contempt for not clarifying whether Beijing has a veto over the agreement’s release. The confrontation occurred during a House Committee on Public Safety and National Security meeting.
- Conservative MP Frank Caputo filed a motion to force the release of a confidential security agreement between Canada and China.
- The agreement is part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in January during Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to China.
- Caputo questioned Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree, suggesting he could be found in contempt of court.
- The core issue is whether Beijing has veto power over the release of the cooperation agreement text between the RCMP and China’s Ministry of Public Security.
- The exchange happened at the House Committee on Public Safety and National Security on May 28.
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