Confronting the Growing Threat from the Chinese Communist Party…

China’s influence is no longer a distant concern; it’s a pressing challenge at Canada’s doorstep. Through our Dragon at the Door project, MLI has led the national conversation on Chinese interference. Long before the Foreign Interference Commission (Hogue Inquiry) or the reports of CSIS leaks alleging interference in Canada’s elections, MLI was raising the red alert. 

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has expanded its reach into virtually every corner of Canadian society, impacting our economy, technology, education, politics, and national security. From covertly meddling in Canadian elections to pressuring diaspora communities and undermining critical infrastructure, the CCP’s activities pose a direct threat to Canada’s sovereignty, democratic institutions, and values.

At the heart of China’s global strategy is a sophisticated approach to projecting power abroad, often through economic leverage, espionage, and coercive diplomacy. Through its Belt and Road Initiative, the CCP has invested heavily in infrastructure projects around the world, gaining strategic footholds that increase its geopolitical influence. In Canada, this influence manifests through corporate acquisitions, research partnerships, and investments in critical sectors. These ties, while economically beneficial on the surface, carry the risk of exposing Canada to undue political pressure and compromising our national interests.

Canada cannot afford to remain complacent. 

Our allies, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, have experienced firsthand the CCP’s tactics, from military intimidation to economic blackmail. Many nations have responded with robust policies to counter China’s interference. Canada must learn from these examples and strengthen its own defenses. This requires updating our national security policies, establishing clear guidelines on foreign influence, and investing in greater protections for critical infrastructure.

Through the Dragon at the Door project MLI aims to build a comprehensive framework to protect Canadian sovereignty and secure our national interests.