Canada finally shows resolve with China by deporting diplomat

Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei was handed his walking papers Monday. The action came after drawn-out deliberations as politicians and bureaucrats weighed what to do in the face of inevitable retaliation by Beijing. Diplomats in Canada have been warned that if they engage in this type of behaviour, they will be sent home,” Joly said in a statement. However, the government’s action would been more forceful and sincere had it occurred when the activities of the Toronto-based Chinese diplomat first became known. That was in 2021, when a report by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service identified a campaign by Chinese operatives.