Dong will now sit as an Independent MP, following a bombshell report alleging he told a Chinese diplomat to delay the release of the two Michaels.
Liberal MP Han Dong has resigned from the Liberal Caucus.
Dong announced his resignation in the House of Commons:
BREAKING: MP Han Dong steps down from Liberal caucus, will sit as independent pic.twitter.com/yw5ofEHVFH
— Bryan Passifiume (@BryanPassifiume) March 23, 2023
His resignation follows a shocking report alleging he told China’s Consul General in Toronto to delay the release of the two Michaels for political purposes. Dong has denied the allegations.
You can read more about that report below:
Trudeau’s repeated defence of Dong – including criticizing reports that CSIS warned him years ago about significant concerns – now looks even more suspect.
Canadians are demanding answers as our democracy is under assault, and only a full, independent public inquiry will suffice.
Spencer Fernando
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