Joe Tay
Joe Tay is a Conservative candidate for the Don Valley North riding, previously targeted by Hong Kong police, who issued a bounty for information leading to his arrest. His situation highlights concerns regarding China's transnational repression and the safety of activists abroad.
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Joe Tay is a Conservative candidate who was targeted by a foreign-interference operation from China.
Foreign interference campaigns did not affect federal election integrity, task force finds
Canada· 2025-10-03
Joe Tay is an actor and journalist running in Canada’s federal election while being a critic of the Chinese government.
With a Bounty on His Head, a Critic of China Runs in Canada’s Election
United States· 2025-04-27Joe Tay is a Toronto Conservative candidate who is a sharp critic of Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong.
What we know about disinformation campaigns uncovered in the federal election campaignCanada· 2025-04-26
Joe Tay is a Conservative Party candidate who is a sharp critic of Beijing’s crackdown on civil rights in Hong Kong.
Conservative candidate targeted by election interference from China, watchdog saysCanada· 2025-04-21
Joe Tay is a Conservative candidate who was threatened by Paul Chiang's remarks.
Opinion: As the Paul Chiang scandal shows, the shadow of foreign interference hangs over this electionCanada· 2025-04-01
Joe Tay, now the Conservative candidate for Don Valley North, rejected Mr. Chiang’s apology and said he should be removed.
Liberals seeking new candidate after Chiang resignation, Carney saysCanada· 2025-04-01
Mr. Tay had said in a statement that he rejects Mr. Chiang’s apology and he should be removed.
Liberal candidate Paul Chiang resigns over Chinese bounty commentsCanada· 2025-04-01Mr. Tay, who immigrated to Canada, has been a vocal critic of Beijing and has stood up for democracy in the territory.
Globe editorial: The price of Paul Chiang’s unacceptable commentsCanada· 2025-03-31Joe Tay criticized Paul Chiang's comments and called for his removal as a candidate.
Opinion: It is astonishing – and reprehensible – that Paul Chiang remains a Liberal candidateCanada· 2025-03-31
Joe Tay, the Conservative candidate for Don Valley North, rejected Paul Chiang's apology and called for his removal.
Carney stands by Liberal candidate who said Conservative rival should be turned in for Chinese bountyCanada· 2025-03-31Joe Tay is a Conservative candidate who has a bounty on him for criticizing China's actions in Hong Kong.
Calls mount for Carney to fire Liberal candidate who said Conservative should be turned in to earn Chinese bountyCanada· 2025-03-30
Conservative candidate Joe Tay was born in Hong Kong but immigrated to Canada.
Conservatives demand Carney fire candidate who said Tory should be turned in for Chinese bountyCanada· 2025-03-29
Joe Tay is a Conservative candidate for Don Valley North who was targeted by Hong Kong police.
Incumbent Toronto-area Liberal candidate apologizes for ‘deplorable’ commentsCanada· 2025-03-29