Why Chinese diplomats must face consequences for alleged election interference

Former Canadian diplomat to China Charles Burton reacts to the Globe and Mail report that secret and top-secret documents from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) revealed Beijing sought to ensure a Liberal minority government and the defeat of several Conservative candidates in the 2021 federal election. ’If there are no consequences for the agents of the Chinese state, it would embolden them to do much more because they are able to fully get away with it,’ Burton said. Read more: »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: Find CBC News on Facebook: Follow CBC News on Twitter: For breaking news on Twitter: Follow CBC News on Instagram: Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: Down