Summary
- Former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole considered removing a senator from the party caucus due to concerns of potential foreign influence, particularly regarding a Chinese company.
- O’Toole expressed serious concerns about the senator’s advocacy for a commercial interest related to a foreign entity in Canada.
- Political parties are vulnerable to foreign interference during nominations in safe seats, according to O’Toole’s testimony before the Foreign Interference Commission.
- Concerns were raised about non-citizens or visiting students being influenced or pressured into participating in nomination contests.