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Former Conservative leader alleges Chinese interference may have played a part in his ouster

The Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force raised concerns about foreign interference in multiple ridings, including efforts to spread false narratives about the Conservative party online.
Mr. O'Toole rejected the idea that Conservative losses were due to Chinese interference in the 2021 election, with Trudeau dismissing these claims. The commission aims to conclude its findings by the end of the year.
Chinese interference targeted the Conservative party, spreading disinformation to influence the election. Security officials did not inform the party about concerns, which O'Toole believes may have impacted election results.

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'Each vote matters' when it comes to foreign interference, O'Toole tells inquiry

Canada's national approach to combating foreign interference rather than tackling it on a riding-by-riding basis may have cost Erin O'Toole his job and been unfair to voters, the former Conservative leader told a federal inquiry Wednesday.

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CBC News

Former Conservative leader alleges Chinese interference may have played a part in his ouster

Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole believes foreign interference may have led to his removal as party leader, according to documents tabled before the foreign interference inquiry.

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National Post

Conservatives saw voting anomalies in same ridings they suspected foreign interference in 2021 election: O'Toole

The former Conservative leader said those lost seats ultimately contributed to his ouster as leader of the party a few months later.

1 month ago·Canada

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The Toronto Star

‘Each vote matters’ when it comes to foreign interference, O’Toole tells inquiry

O'Toole said last spring that Canada's spy agency told him he had been the target of Chinese interference intended to promote false narratives online about his policies and discredit him

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Tories Lost Up to 9 Ridings in 2021 Election Due to Chinese Interference, Says O'Toole

Former Tory leader Erin O’Toole says his party lost up to nine ridings in the 2021 elections because of interference from the Chinese regime. While testifying before the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on April 3, Mr. O’Toole said six to nine seats “were possibly changed as a result of foreign interference.” The inquiry is currently in its second phase of hearings to explore foreign interference in the 2019 and 2021 elections. Mr. O’Too…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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The Globe & Mail

Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says China foreign interference cost party multiple seats in 2021 election

MPs targeted by China tell inquiry that government officials failed to share intelligence on Beijing’s influence activities

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'Each vote matters' when it comes to foreign interference, O'Toole tells inquiry

'Each vote matters' when it comes to foreign interference, O'Toole tells inquiry

Former Conservative leader alleges Chinese interference may have played a part in his ouster

Former Conservative leader alleges Chinese interference may have played a part in his ouster

Conservatives saw voting anomalies in same ridings they suspected foreign interference in 2021 election: O'Toole

Conservatives saw voting anomalies in same ridings they suspected foreign interference in 2021 election: O'Toole

‘Each vote matters’ when it comes to foreign interference, O’Toole tells inquiry

‘Each vote matters’ when it comes to foreign interference, O’Toole tells inquiry

Tories Lost Up to 9 Ridings in 2021 Election Due to Chinese Interference, Says O'Toole

Tories Lost Up to 9 Ridings in 2021 Election Due to Chinese Interference, Says O'Toole

Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says China foreign interference cost party multiple seats in 2021 election

Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole says China foreign interference cost party multiple seats in 2021 election

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