Did China rig Canada's 2019 or 2021 federal election to keep the Liberals in power?

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Confidence
High
Countries or Regions

Canada; People's Republic of China

Card Summary

China interfered in Canadian politics, but official reviews did not find that it changed which party formed government.

Factual Baseline

The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference found that foreign interference occurred, but did not affect the 2019 or 2021 outcome in terms of which party came to power. Earlier election-protocol reviews likewise found no interference sufficient to compromise Canada's ability to hold free and fair elections.

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Geographic Scope
Canada
Last Reviewed
September 5, 2026
Narrative ID

NAR-20230309-001

Publication Status
Ready
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Fact check: China interfered in Canadian politics, but official reviews did not find that it changed which party formed government in 2019 or 2021.

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China rigged Canada election Liberals foreign interference 2019 2021 CCP

Short Answer

No. China did conduct foreign-interference activity in Canada, including around elections, but official reviews did not find that it changed which party formed government in 2019 or 2021.

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No access
Topics
ElectionsWorld AffairsSovereignty
Verdict
False
What's True

Canadian security and intelligence agencies have documented PRC foreign interference, including political influence efforts and targeting of Canadian communities and political actors.

What's Wrong or Missing

The claim turns documented interference into proof that Beijing determined the national election result or installed the Liberal government. That conclusion was not supported by the public inquiry or election-integrity reviews.

Why It Matters to Canadians

This is directly about whether foreign interference changed who governed Canada.