Представляли загрозу нацбезпеці. У Канаді вчених звинуватили у передачі даних Китаю

2021 року Канада звільнила двох учених, які працювали в лабораторії інфекційних захворювань, за передачу Китаю конфіденційної інформації. Передані дані могли становити загрозу національній безпеці країни.

Про це повідомляє РБК-Україна з посиланням на Reuters.

Канадські чиновники в ході розслідування дійшли висновку, що сімейна пара була “реальною загрозою економічній безпеці Канади”. Міністр охорони здоров’я Канади Марк Холланд назвав неприйнятними порушення безпеки у лабораторії.

Канадська поліція ще у 2019 році заявила, що розпочала розслідування події, але лише вчора, 28 лютого 2023 року, вперше було розкрито подробиці звільнень.

Документи показують, що Канадська служба безпеки та розвідки дійшла висновку, що сімейна пара “навмисно передала наукові знання та матеріали до Китаю”.

Ця новина, ймовірно, погіршить і без того прохолодні стосунки з Пекіном, особливо після того, як Оттава розпочала розслідування передбачуваного втручання Китаю у внутрішні справи Канади.

Випадки шпигунства на користь Китаю

Раніше повідомлялося, що військовослужбовця ВМС США засудили до 27 місяців ув’язнення за отримання хабара у розмірі майже 15 тисяч доларів від офіцера китайської розвідки в обмін на фотографії військової інформації США.

Нагадаємо, нещодавно помічник генерального прокурора США Метт Олсен заявив, що у США затримали двох моряків Військово-морських сил. За його словами, внаслідок дій моряків “таємна військова інформація опинилась у руках Китайської Народної Республіки”.

Через деякий час Лондонська поліція заявила про затримання двох чоловіків відповідно до закону “Про державну таємницю”. Повідомляється, що вони співпрацювали з китайськими кураторами.

Також у грудні минулого року Австралійський суд визнав жителя Мельбурна, який раніше обіймав чільні посади в китайських громадських об’єднаннях, винним у плануванні акту іноземного втручання.

Термінові та важливі повідомлення про війну Росії проти України читайте на каналі РБК-Україна в Telegram.

Канада звільнила двох вчених, які “зливали” секретну інформацію Китаю

Канада 2021 року звільнила двох вчених, які працювали в лабораторії з інфекційних захворювань суворого режиму. Все через те, що вони надали Китаю конфіденційну інформацію.

Про це пише Reuters.

За даними офіційних осіб, команда чоловіка та дружини є “реалістичною та вірогідною загрозою економічній безпеці Канади”.

Міністр охорони здоров’я Канади Марк Голланд заявив, що не було жодного ризику для національної безпеки.

У результаті Сянгго Цю та її чоловіка Кедін Ченга вивели з Національної мікробіологічної лабораторії у Вінніпезі 2019 року, а їхні дозволи безпеки скасували. Їх звільнили через два роки – 2021-го.

Згідно з документами, Служба безпеки Канади дійшла висновку, що Цю “навмисно передавав наукові знання та матеріали Китаю”. Наразі невідомо, чи пара досі перебуває у країні.

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“Ці новини, найімовірніш, погіршать і без того холодні стосунки з Пекіном, особливо тому, що Оттава розпочала розслідування ймовірного втручання Китаю у внутрішні справи Канади”, – йдеться у повідомленні.

Зазначимо, що робота Вінніпезької лабораторії включає дослідження найнебезпечніших збудників хвороб людини і тварин, таких як Ебола.

“Жодного разу національні таємниці чи інформація, яка загрожувала безпеці Канади, не залишали та не потрапляли в лабораторію”, — сказав Холланд журналістам, зазначивши, що подружжя не було прозорим у своїх відносинах із Китаєм.

Нагадаємо, за даними американської розвідки, Китай активно готується до війни зі Сполученими Штатами і про це свідчать дані американської розвідки.

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Premiers issued statement while talks were still happening, saying ‘no progress’ made

The premiers “want an unconditional increase in the Canada Health Transfer sent to their finance ministers,” said Duclos at a news conference after the meeting ended.

“That is not a plan. That is the old way of doing things,” he said. “The current crisis is the undeniable proof that the old way doesn’t work.”

‘Challenging and difficult winter’

Duclos accused the premiers of giving their health ministers “marching orders” not to make progress.

“The premiers are preventing all of us health ministers from taking concrete and tangible steps that would make an immediate difference in the daily lives of health workers and patients,” he said.

Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos held a separate news conference in Vancouver after walking away from talks with his provincial and territorial counterparts. The meeting was underway when premiers issued a news release declaring that ‘no progress’ had been made. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press)

British Columbia health minister Adrian Dix, the longest-serving minister and the meeting’s host, said it’s “solemn times” for people in health care.

“The need is obvious everywhere, in every emergency room, in every primary care clinic, in every ambulance service,” said Dix. “We are going to have a very challenging and difficult winter.”

During Dix’s closing news conference, a reporter challenged him about “finger-pointing” while Canadian patients suffer.

“It’s on behalf of those patients that we are making the case for a fundamental federal investment in public health care in our country,” Dix said.

“We cannot, when one of the partners is playing a smaller and smaller role, make the progress that we need to make.”

Provinces are demanding that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meet with them and agree to raise the share of federal health funding to 35 per cent. The federal government wants the premiers to agree to a data collection system before transferring additional funds.

Federal-provincial negotiations ‘never easy’

When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the knife-edge frailties of Canadian health care to widespread attention, a consensus seemed to emerge that more investment in the system is needed. The staffing crunch of 2022 appears to have solidified that.

At the same time, there’s the view that governments won’t actually make our health care better simply by dumping in more money alone.

Federal-provincial negotiations are never easy, says Trevor Tombe, an economics professor and research fellow at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy.

“The pressure on provincial health-care systems is significant and will only grow with aging populations,” said Tombe in an interview with CBC News just after the talks collapsed. “At some point we will see reforms to federal transfers, just not today.”

B.C. Children’s Hospital is reporting a 20 per cent increase in visits to its emergency department, part of a national wave of respiratory illnesses among children. (Justine Boulin/CBC)

Federal health funding typically comes with conditions, says Tombe, while the provinces are seeking “unconditional funding that they can use as they see fit.”

The potential scenario that bothers the Trudeau government: injecting billions more dollars into provincial coffers without it actually increasing provincial health budgets.

The concern is whether the provinces would use the new federal cash as a buffer to shift some of their own money out of health care and into other priorities.

Trudeau hinted at that worry this week during a visit to New Brunswick while the health ministers met in Vancouver.

“Provincial governments say they don’t have any more money to invest in health care and therefore they need money from the federal government, while at the same time they turn around and give tax breaks to the wealthiest,” he said in response to a reporter’s question on the topic.

As the second day of meetings between the federal government and provincial health leaders ended, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed the federal government will expand health transfers to provinces.

“If provinces continue to not improve their health-care delivery services, it’s no surprise that Canadians are getting more and more frustrated,” he said.

The provinces argue they are improving health care. Dix listed steps taken by his fellow ministers, including British Columbia’s new payment program aimed at retaining and recruiting family doctors.

“To succeed in the long run, we need partners in the federal government to join us,” he said.

Provinces forge ahead anyway

The impasse isn’t stopping provinces from forging ahead with their own plans. Two days after the meeting fell apart, Manitoba announced a $200 million push to hire an additional 2,000 health-care professionals, roughly a five per cent boost to existing staffing levels.

Something else to watch for: the newly dangled carrot of side deals that the Trudeau government says would be “tailor-made” to individual provinces’ health-care priorities, so long as they’re also on Ottawa’s own list of priorities.

As a group, the premiers don’t appear particularly interested in that offer. And with only one Liberal political ally among them (Newfoundland and Labrador’s Andrew Furey), the federal Liberals may not find much opportunity to woo provinces into such deals.

The federal government says it will increase its annual Canada Health Transfer funding to the provinces, but only if the provinces provide better data on what’s going on in their health systems, such as how long people wait for surgeries. (Submitted by Dr. Richard Spence)

It all means the provinces and the feds have made zero progress so far this year on collaborating to improve the health-care system.

What has changed is the pressure on health care cross the country. Unprecedented numbers of kids coming to emergency rooms with respiratory illnesses. Health-care workers quitting in droves. And now an earlier start to flu season with a steep increase in influenza cases.

“Canada faces one of the worst health-care crises and nursing shortages in its history,” said the Canadian Nurses Association and the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions in a joint statement this week. “Political differences must be put aside.”

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Ottawa poised to restore visa requirements for Mexicans, Quebec says – Global News

The Quebec government says it has been told by Ottawa that the federal government plans to bring back visa requirements for Mexican nationals, something Premier Francois Legault has been pushing for to curb the rising number of asylum seekers to the province.

When asked by Global News if the Quebec government has been informed that the federal government is reintroducing the visa requirement, a spokesperson for the province’s ministry of immigration responded: “Yes, we were informed.”

The news was first reported by Radio Canada.

In a statement to Global News, spokesperson for Quebec’s ministry of immigration, Maude Méthot-Faniel, said in French this is an important step forward, but will not solve everything.

She added Quebec takes in half of all asylum seekers in Canada and of these, 25 per cent are Mexican nationals.

A spokesperson for federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller did not respond when asked about visa reintroductions when asked Wednesday night. Neither did the Prime Minister’s Office.

“We cannot comment yet on the matter,” said Alfonso Vera Sánchez, press attaché with the Mexican embassy in Canada in an email to Global News.

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The Liberals lifted the visa requirement in 2016, making it easier for people from Mexico to make an asylum claim in Canada.

Data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada shows the number of asylum claims from Mexico increased 2,000 per cent since the Liberals were elected, from 110 in 2015 to 25,236 in 2023 — the highest number of claims from any country last year. The backlog of claims from Mexico currently sits at over 28,000, according to the department.

In the last year alone, there were 46 per cent more asylum claims from Mexican nationals compared to 2022.

Legault cited the rise in Mexican claimants in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last month, warning that his province’s services for refugees are reaching a “breaking point.”

The Conservatives have urged the Liberals to reinstate the visa requirement for Mexicans, arguing the change has led to fraud, abuse and strain on the asylum system.

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The Biden administration has also warned that human traffickers linked to Mexican cartels may be exploiting Canada’s visa-free regime in order to get people into the U.S., circumventing the intense focus on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Mexico’s foreign ministry has maintained that keeping the requirements lifted was important to preserve the economic benefits of easier travel between Canada and Mexico.

Immigration Minister Marc Miller said last month that the government has been in talks with Mexico on the issue.

But in a press conference Wednesday, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Canada was on the verge of applying “unilateral measures” on Mexico to control immigration, on which he said his administration has always cooperated.

He threatened to skip the upcoming North American Leaders or “Three Amigos” summit, set to take place in Canada later this year, if he feels Mexico isn’t getting “respectful treatment” on immigration and other issues from Canada and the U.S.

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Just a day after the federal government announced a review of its program to support Indigenous contractors, CTV News has learned the CEO of a company that prompted the review is an employee of the Department of National Defence (DND).

David Yeo is the CEO of Dalian Enterprises, which received $7.9 million for its work on the ArriveCan app.

The Defence Department confirmed Yeo is currently employed with them but has been suspended.

“Due to the serious nature of the concerns raised, DND is launching an internal investigation into the matter,” a departmental spokesperson told CTV News in an email.

“The individual has been suspended while this investigation is underway. We are in the process of suspending contracts with Dalian.”

The spokesperson also told CTV News the investigation would be completed in a timely manner but didn’t specify how long that would be.

“We take these concerns very seriously and the internal investigation will be thorough…,” she wrote.

The Globe and Mail first reported that the company presents itself as Indigenous-owned and together with another company, Coradix, worked on the ArriveCan app. According to the Globe, the two companies are in receipt of $400 million in government contracts.

Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu yesterday announced a review of how it awards contracts to Indigenous-owned businesses. The government’s policy is that five percent of the total value of government contracts go to Indigenous businesses by 2024.

Two sources told CTV News that Yeo is employed on the civilian side of DND as a member of the Materiel group.

Dalian Enterprises has received multiple contracts from DND, as well as the Canada Border Services Agency, the RCMP and a number of other departments.

CTV News has reached out to Yeo but did not receive a response by the time of publication. This story will be updated if that changes.

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Canada: A Political Heir to France with an Ecological Conscience?

As we ponder sport predictions for today, one might not immediately connect such a seemingly disparate topic with the historical and political ties between Canada and France. Yet, much like the unpredictability of sports, the path of Canadian political development, influenced by its French heritage, plays a crucial role in shaping its contemporary ecological stances.

Historical Ties and Political Heritage

The foundation of Canada was significantly influenced by French colonial pursuits in the 16th and 17th centuries. This period established early social and political structures that resonate in modern Canadian society. Being under French rule for over two centuries, Canada inherited a framework of governance, legal systems, and cultural dynamics that echo France’s own historical trajectory.

Moving Forward Together

Looking ahead, Canada’s role as a political heir to France comes with the responsibility to continue building upon their shared environmental values. By collaborating on innovative solutions and policies for sustainability, Canada and France can leverage their historical connection to make significant impacts in the fight against climate change and for the protection of our planet’s future.

The French Touch in Canadian Politics

Canada’s way of governing has a bit of French flavor. Long ago, France left its mark on how Canada decides its laws and governs its people. Even though Britain played a big role in Canada’s history later on, those early French ideas about how to run a country still peek through in Canada’s big rulebook, especially in how it shares power across the land.

Green Goals: Canada and France

Lately, Canada has been all about keeping our planet green and happy. This green push goes hand in hand with France’s own fight against the globe getting too hot. Both pals have shaken hands on big deals like the Paris Agreement to show they’re serious about cooling down our warming world and making sure we live on a healthy planet.

Nature in Our Hearts

The love for nature is something Canada and France both chat about over their morning coffee. It’s not just about speaking the same language or sharing a bit of history; it’s about wanting to keep the rivers, mountains, and forests in tip-top shape for everyone to enjoy. This green thumb spirit is something you’ll find in both countries’ schools, laws, and local clubs, pushing everyone to think about Mother Earth first.

The Road Ahead: Bumps and Bridges

Sure, Canada and France are like family when it comes to caring for our planet, but each has its own garden to tend. Canada’s got a lot more wilderness to watch over, and its treasure chest of natural goodies comes with its own set of puzzles. But, by peeking into each other’s notebooks for tips and tricks, they can set an example for the whole world on how to be better friends with nature.

Taking Action Together

When it comes to protecting our planet, Canada and France are like two peas in a pod. They both put their money where their mouth is, working on projects that make our air cleaner and our oceans healthier.

Tales of Two Trees

In Canada, planting a tree might mean giving a home to a moose in a vast forest. In France, it might bring shade to a cozy café in Provence. But this simple act of planting trees is a shared promise to the earth, showing that caring for our green friends knows no borders.

Riding Bikes, Breathing Easy

Strolling through the streets of Paris on a bike or pedaling along a Canadian lakeside – both activities show that getting from A to B doesn’t always need a puff of smoke. Canada and France are big fans of bikes, showing us a cleaner way to move.

Fishing for the Future

Fish in Canadian waters and those off the French coast have something in common – they’re getting a helping hand. Both countries are looking at ways to make sure there are plenty of fish for tomorrow, by setting rules that help the fish stick around.

Solar Panels: Catching Rays the Same Way

Whether it’s soaking up the sun in the south of France or catching the summer rays in Canada, turning sunlight into power is a shared goal. It’s about tapping into the endless energy above us, without hurting our home.

Wind: An Invisible Resource

You can’t see it, but you can definitely use it. Windmills in France and wind turbines in Canada are spinning the same story – using the air to keep the lights on, and keeping the planet cool.

Saving Water: Every Drop Counts

In Canada, a dripping tap in a quiet cabin; in France, a leaky faucet in an apartment – both are reminders that water is precious. Saving water means thinking about every drop, whether you’re washing dishes in Montreal or watering plants in Marseille.

Eco-Friendly Homes

Building houses that hug the earth instead of hurting it is the motto. In Canada and France, there’s a growing trend of living spaces that use less energy and give back to the environment.

Schools Going Green

From recycling clubs in French schools to outdoor classes in Canadian forests, education is getting a green makeover. It’s about teaching kids that their actions can make a difference.

Local Markets: Fresh and Friendly

Saturday morning markets in Canada and France aren’t just about yummy food. They’re about supporting local farmers and eating what’s grown nearby, which is better for our planet.

Community Gardens: Growing Together

In both countries, people are rolling up their sleeves and digging into community gardens. It’s a way of bringing people together and turning empty spaces into patches of green goodness.

Innovative Waste Management: Pioneering Sustainability

Both nations are at the frontier of implementing avant-garde waste management strategies, aiming to redefine the lifecycle of resources. Embracing the principles of the circular economy, Canada and France are pioneering programs that prioritize recycling, reusing, and reducing waste, mitigating the environmental footprint of consumption. This transformative approach not only rejuvenates materials but also fosters a culture where waste is viewed not as an end product but as the genesis of the next valuable resource.

Renewable Energy: Harnessing Nature’s Bounty

Harnessing the raw, unbridled power of nature to meet our energy demands while mitigating the repercussions on our planet encapsulates the ambition of both Canada and France. With Canada’s vast hydroelectric potential and France’s commitment to nuclear and solar energy, each takes distinctive yet complementary paths towards a sustainable power grid. This divergence underscores a broader consensus: that the future of energy lies in renewable sources, an essential pillar in the quest to curb global carbon emissions.

In this era of environmental uncertainty, the alliance between Canada and France serves as a poignant reminder that while the past may shape us, it is our actions today that will define our future. As guardians of the planet, the confluence of history, culture, and innovation positions both nations to lead by example, urging the world to follow in their green footsteps towards safeguarding our shared home. The path forward is not without obstacles, but in unity and shared vision, significant strides can be made in the ongoing battle against environmental degradation, setting the stage for a legacy that future generations will inherit — a legacy of resilience, harmony with nature, and unwavering environmental stewardship.