OTTAWA (October 16, 2025):
On October 8, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, in partnership with Optimum Publishing, hosted a press conference at the National Press Gallery, followed by a panel event to expose and discuss solutions to Chinese interference, money laundering, and elite capture on Prince Edward Island.
The event featured the Hon. Wayne Easter, former solicitor general of Canada and PEI native, former MP and MLI Senior Fellow Kevin Vuong, former RCMP officer Garry Clement, Dean Baxendale, president of Optimum Publishing International, and Christopher Coates, MLI’s director of Foreign Policy, National Security, and National Defence.
PEI Premier Rob Lantz heard our concerns.
On Facebook, Premier Lantz wrote, “In recent days, I have heard from many of you – in conversations, messages, and community gatherings – about the growing unease surrounding allegations of foreign interference, money laundering, and land ownership in our province. I want you to know: I hear you. I share your concerns. And I believe you deserve answers.”
Lantz then formally urged both RCMP Commissioner Michael Duheme and FINTRAC CEO Sarah Paquet to launch an investigation.
MLI’s Kevin Vuong and Christopher Coates are available for comment.
Media are encouraged to contact: daniel.dorman@macdonaldlaurier.ca
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