Tories Warn Carney Against Expanding Military Cooperation With China
The Conservatives are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney not to pursue closer military cooperation with China, saying it exposes Canada to increased danger. Tory defence critic James Bezan and foreign affairs critic Eric Duncan outlined their concerns in a Sept. 9 letter to Carney, urging him to also reject a “strategic partnership” with Beijing […]
Conservative MPs James Bezan and Eric Duncan have written to Prime Minister Mark Carney, advising against closer military cooperation and a strategic partnership with China. They argue that such ties expose Canada to increased danger and compromise its sovereignty and values, citing past Chinese actions.
- Conservatives are urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reject closer military cooperation with China.
- Tory MPs James Bezan and Eric Duncan expressed concerns in a letter dated Sept. 9.
- They also advised against pursuing a “strategic partnership” with Beijing.
- Concerns include potential increased danger to Canada and compromises to sovereignty and values.
- Past grievances cited include the alleged kidnapping of Canadians, election interference, Arctic surveillance buoy deployment, and secret police stations on Canadian soil.
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