Weldon Epp

Weldon Epp

government official Canada

Weldon Epp is a Canadian public servant who serves as an assistant deputy minister responsible for the Indo-Pacific region at Global Affairs Canada. He has been involved in discussions regarding national security and the implications of foreign interference in Canada, particularly concerning applicants from China seeking employment in sensitive government roles. Epp emphasizes the importance of ensuring that individuals in these positions do not become targets of foreign governments while also addressing the concerns raised by individuals affected by security clearance rejections.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
35,028
Power
1,567$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
Totals 1 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
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Canada Canada: Weldon Epp, an assistant deputy minister at Global Affairs responsible for the Indo-Pacific region, said the government believes that for 'certain sensitive areas of work' it’s important to find ways to ensure individuals 'aren’t put in positions, either in Canada or abroad, where we would make it likely that they would become targets.' 6

The Globe and Mail: Immigrants from China struggling to obtain security clearances for government jobs, senator says