Watchdog Probes Alleged Foreign Interference in 2021 BC Election: Former MP Kenny Chiu

Published on January 26, 2024

The Commissioner of Canada Elections (CCE) is investigating a complaint of foreign interference related to the 2021 election in British Columbia’s Steveston—Richmond East, according to a former MP who lost the race in the riding. Former Conservative MP Kenny Chiu, who lost his seat in the 2021 election due to an alleged disinformation campaign by the Chinese regime, revealed the CCE’s investigation in an interview with The Globe and Mail, published on Jan. 26. Mr. Chiu said he was interviewed twice in 2023 by staff from the commissioner’s office. These interviews took place at a hotel located in Richmond, B.C., involving investigators who said they were former RCMP officers, the Globe reported. Additionally, Mr. Chiu reported that CCE staff have visited the Steveston—Richmond East riding at least three times....