Freeland, China and Canada

Canada task force says Freeland, running to replace Trudeau, targeted by China-linked campaign
A Canadian task force said on Friday that malicious news articles originating on Chinese social media tried to disparage former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who is running to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as the leader of the Liberal Party.
Canada Task Force Says Ex-Finance Minister Freeland Target of China-Linked Campaign
FILE PHOTO: Chrystia Freeland, Canada's former Finance Minister, holds a campaign event after announcing on social media that she will run to replace her former boss, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as leader of the ruling Liberal Party, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 19, 2025. REUTERS/Cole Burston/File Photo
Ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is running to replace Trudeau as Canada's prime minister
TORONTO (AP) — Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau's exit as prime minister, said she is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. Freeland said Friday in a statement posted on X that she will officially launch her campaign on Sunday.
Chrystia Freeland says Canada can turn the tables on Trump with retaliatory tariffs
The former finance minister said her plan calls for the immediate release of a long list of $200 billion in retaliatory tariffs to deter Trump from making good on his threat to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports as soon as February.
Canada says China is targeting Chrystia Freeland
Canada has accused China of targeting Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland with a series of online attacks. The Canadian government believes these actions are part of a broader effort by China to influence its political leadership.
Canada detects China-linked campaign targeting Freeland
A task force found that WeChat accounts linked to the Chinese government launched "coordinated" and "malicious" content against Chrystia Freeland who is in the running to replace Justin Trudeau as PM.
China-Linked WeChat Accounts Target Chrystia Freeland in Canadian Election Interference
A Canadian task force reported that malicious news articles originating from Chinese social media attempted to discredit former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, a candidate to succeed Justin Trudeau as Liberal
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From Harvard to Ottawa: Carney and Freeland Vie To Become Canada’s Next Prime Minister
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Video: Canada’s Freeland vows to target Trump constituencies with retaliatory tariffs
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The biggest name in Canada’s race to replace Justin Trudeau: Donald Trump
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Freeland Calls for 100% Tariffs on Tesla as Canada Hits Back at Trump's Trade Policies
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