Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says any decision to expel a Chinese diplomat over alleged attempts to threaten a Conservative MP is being made “very, very carefully.”
Trudeau says his government needs to consider potential Chinese backlash and what that would mean for the safety of Canadians and the prosperity of the country.
“This is a serious and significant question,” Trudeau said, speaking with reporters in London.
“This is a decision not to be taken lightly and the foreign minister is leaning into this very, very carefully.”
Trudeau’s words Sunday echoed Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly’s response to questions about foreign interference in an interviewing airing
