Senator Gold: I do not know the answers. Again, I would hope that as we address the important issue of foreign interference, we can do so — as responsible parliamentarians — without continuing to tag the participants with adjectives such as “made-up,” “cover-up” and the like. It’s a serious matter. I would hope that we could address it seriously going forward.

Senator Gold: Thank you for your questions. As I have stated before in this chamber, there’s no doubt that the allegations that have swirled around the issue of foreign interference have caused harm and discomfort, to say the least, to members of the diaspora community. That is the reason why the government is proceeding in a prudent and responsible way. By having proper investigations by the RCMP — which works at arm’s length from the government — matters can be dealt with on the basis of facts, and not allegations and innuendoes. The Government of Canada is committed to doing the right thing for those organizations if it turns out that the allegations are unfounded. I’m not in a position right now to know, much less respond, with regard to the issue of potential remedies.

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