CCP’s Repression of Shen Yun in Canada Becomes a National Problem When Not Spurned, Association Tells MPs

CCP’s Repression of Shen Yun in Canada Becomes a National Problem When Not Spurned, Association Tells MPs Representatives from the Falun Dafa Association of Canada informed a parliamentary committee that if Beijing’s transnational repression against Shen Yun Performing Arts is not addressed, foreign regimes will be encouraged to suppress artistic and religious freedom in Canada. Conservative MP Garnett Genuis characterized the situation as a foreign state systematically targeting an arts and culture presentation it dislikes. The remarks were made in response to MPs on the House of Commons heritage committee who expressed worries about the Chinese Communist Party’s tactics within Canada.

• The Falun Dafa Association of Canada stated that inaction against Beijing’s transnational repression of Shen Yun will embolden other foreign regimes.
• This inaction could lead to the suppression of artistic and religious freedom in Canada.
• Conservative MP Garnett Genuis described the situation as a foreign state systematically targeting a specific arts and culture presentation.
• Concerns about the Chinese Communist Party’s suppression tactics in Canada were raised by MPs on the House of Commons heritage committee.