Premier Rob Lantz’s call for a federal investigation into alleged Chinese interference and money laundering is a desperate plea for action in a nation long compromised.
Years ago, the Chinese government infiltrated Canada, yet politicians have consistently ignored the threat. It all started with the Trudeau family, possibly before.
The Chinese government, through intermediaries, donated money to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation. The donation became a significant point of controversy and was part of a broader discussion about foreign influence in Canadian politics and institutions.
More recently, the Chinese were involved in manipulating several federal elections. Some analysts say the outcome was lost seats for the Conservative Party of Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's former billion-dollar company Brookfield allegedly has business associations with China. A huge loan to the company was never properly scrutinized in the context of Carney'e prime ministership.
Lantz’s urgency—“These allegations have created uncertainty and concern in our community. Islanders deserve clarity, and they deserve answers”—highlights a crisis that extends far beyond PEI. The problem is systemic.
Former RCMP officers, like Garry Clement, have sounded alarms about P.E.I.’s vulnerability, but Canadian law enforcement remains unable and unwilling to confront Chinese infiltration in a meaningful way.
The RCMP’s promise to “review past files” is a hollow gesture, a band-aid on a gaping wound. History shows that such reviews rarely lead to decisive action, as political inertia and fear of economic repercussions paralyze response.
PEI’s plight is a microcosm of Canada’s broader failure. Politicians have turned a blind eye, prioritizing trade and inappropriate relationships over security.
Lantz’s call for transparency—“It is time to get to the bottom of it”—will likely fall on deaf ears. The sad reality is that Canadian authorities lack the will to challenge Beijing’s influence, leaving provinces like PEI exposed.
The mess stinks of corruption.
Until Canada confronts this infiltration head-on, Lantz’s plea will remain unanswered, and the nation’s sovereignty will continue to erode.
Carney has never been formally accused of wrongdoing and allegations against him and Brookfield have not been tested in court.
