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

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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