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Carney isn’t saying whether Michael Ma faces fallout for China remarks
Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Michael Ma stays in the Liberal caucus despite controversy over forced labour comments amid ongoing Canada-China trade tensions.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney said he still planned to attend a Liberal Party fundraiser co-hosted by MP Michael Ma, who recently cast doubt on reports of forced labor in China.
- Carney defended Canada's efforts to block imports of goods made with forced labor as the country prepares to allow Chinese-made electric vehicles back into the market.
- Carney said Ma remains a member of the Liberal caucus but would not say if Ma will face consequences or if he will still co-host the Liberal fundraising event where Carney is set to speak.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney did not respond directly on Monday when asked if Liberal MP Michael Ma was going to suffer consequences for his recent statements on forced labour in China, and avoided questions about his views on labour practices in China.
Carney Calls Forced Labour a ‘Global Issue’, Says Parts of China at ‘Higher Risk’
Prime Minister Mark Carney said forced labour occurs around the world when asked whether he believes the practice takes place in China, adding that some parts of China are at a “higher risk” of it. Carney’s remarks came in response to questions from reporters on March 30, days after Liberal MP Michael Ma drew controversy over his interaction with a witness during a parliamentary committee meeting on electric vehicle policies. Ma appeared to dism…
Mark Carney sidesteps question on forced labour in China, says some regions require more ‘diligence’
Prime Minister Mark Carney alluded to concerns about forced labour in China on Monday, but stopped short of clarifying his position on an issue his government skirted late last week.
China cheers Michael Ma's questioning of Canadian expert's testimony on forced labour
A Liberal MP’s comments questioning the existence of forced labour in China have been quickly picked up by state-controlled media there, with a print article reporting positively on Michael Ma’s remarks and calling accusations of labour abuse a Western fabrication.
Carney defends Canada's approach to forced labour amid fallout from floor-crossing MP's comments
Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Canada's efforts to keep products made with forced labour out of the supply chain as one of his newest MPs continues to face backlash for appearing to cast doubt on the practice in China.
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