Paul Chiang
Paul Chiang is an incumbent Liberal candidate in the Toronto-area riding of Markham-Unionville. Recently, he faced controversy after making comments regarding a Conservative candidate linked to a bounty placed on him by Hong Kong police, which he later described as 'deplorable' and a 'complete lapse of judgment.' A former police officer, Chiang publicly apologized for his remarks, which drew criticism for allegedly encouraging foreign interference.
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That candidate, Paul Chiang, later stepped down.
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Canada:
Mr. Carney called Mr. Chiang’s actions unacceptable, but then decided to keep him around.
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Canada:
The incumbent Liberal MP for Markham-Unionville, Paul Chiang, resigned after making comments about someone taking his Conservative rival to the Chinese consulate to claim a bounty.
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Canada:
Liberal MP Paul Chiang dropped out when it was revealed that he had suggested a Conservative politician and human-rights activist could be turned over to the Chinese consulate for a bounty.
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Canada:
Paul Chiang stepped down after discussing how to take a Conservative candidate to the Chinese consulate.
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Canada:
Paul Chiang stepped down from his position as MP after a controversy related to China.
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Canada:
Paul Chiang resigned his candidacy after making controversial comments.
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Canada:
He talked of the speed with which he dropped those candidates and contrasted it with the days it took the Liberals to force out candidate Paul Chiang after it came to light he told journalists that someone should bring a Conservative candidate to the local Chinese consulate to collect a bounty Hong Kong police placed on him for criticizing Beijing’s crackdown on the territory.
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Canada:
Paul Chiang resigned as the Liberal candidate after making controversial statements about a Conservative politician.
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Canada:
Paul Chiang, the Liberal candidate, called for his Conservative opponent to be turned over to the Chinese consulate.
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