Ontario MPP resigns from PC caucus, denies alleged link to foreign election interference - Vincent Ke calls allegations by Global News 'false and defamatory'
Posted: Mar 10, 2023 8:50 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 hour agoVincent Ke denied the allegations,Quoting unnamed intelligence sources, Global News alleged Ke "served as a financial intermediary" in interference schemes by the Chinese Communist Party that were described in two Privy Council Office intelligence reports, which the media outlet had reviewed.
"Therefore, I will be stepping away from the PC caucus in order to dedicate my time to clearing my name and representing my constituents."Ex-Conservative senator says committee probe of foreign interference would be 'quicker ... cheaper'"While the allegations against Mr. Ke are not proven, they are serious and deserve his full and undivided attention as he works to clear his name," Ford said in a statement.
"As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, Mr. Ke offered to step away from the Ontario PC caucus to sit as an independent."
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