Tory MP Questions New Police Cooperation Agreement With China Despite Beijing’s Hostile Actions Conservative MP Michael Cooper has voiced concerns regarding a new agreement between Ottawa and Beijing for law enforcement cooperation, stating that China presents a security threat to Canada. Cooper questioned Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree about China’s adherence to the rule of law and the independence of its judiciary. Cooper asserted that Beijing does not operate as a rule of law state, lacks an independent judiciary, and disrespects human rights.

• Conservative MP Michael Cooper expressed concerns about a new agreement between Canada and China on law enforcement cooperation.
• Cooper stated that China poses a security threat to Canada.
• He questioned Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree on whether China is a rule of law state with an independent judiciary.
• Cooper characterized China as not being a rule of law state, lacking judicial independence, not respecting human rights, and perpetrating genocide and crimes against humanity.