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Canadian Government Officials: "Report The Chinese Consulate's Distribution of Hate Propaganda to the Authorities"
(Clearwisdom.net) On September 3, several Falun Gong practitioners made a report to the police that the Chinese
Consulate in Toronto had distributed and mailed propaganda materials to many government officials,
legislators and other prominent people in society during the past four years. These materials were
designed to defame and slander Falun Gong, which led Falun Gong practitioners to experience numerous
cases of harassment, threats, and break-ins of their automobiles as well as personal assaults. Practitioners reported similar incidents taking place in Ottawa to the local police. One
practitioner reported that since August, numerous government officials and legislators in Ottawa had
informed practitioners that they received propaganda materials from the Chinese Consulate in
Toronto. All anti-Falun Gong propaganda material contained slander, accusations, and smearing
contents. Ottawa Falun Gong practitioners who were victimized have taken defensive action. They reported
these incidents to the "hate crime" units of the police. They also requested the Canadian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to put to a stop to all activities aimed at inciting hatred and
attacking Falun Gong by the Chinese Consulate officials. Members in charge within the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs promised they would take necessary actions and demand that the Chinese Consulate
cease such activities. Canadian officials were disgusted by the Chinese Consulate's activities. Most officials just
tossed Chinese propaganda into the garbage can. Some even sent them to the Falun Gong practitioners
as evidence for future legal actions. Some officials suggested that Falun Gong practitioners should
protect their rights and report such incidents to the police, seeking legal protection. One official
even called the police to file a complaint. Distributing hate crime propaganda in Canada not only
defames Falun Gong's reputation; it also damages the interests of the Canadian people and society. One of the parliament legislators in Toronto said, "This kind of material could not convince
me. Falun Gong is peaceful and non-violent. I have asked the Minister of Foreign Affairs to condemn
the persecution against human rights in China. The tactics taken by the Chinese government are just
another excuse for their persecution of Falun Gong." Another Ontario legislator in Ottawa said, "I will tell the Chinese diplomats that I am not
pleased by their adoption of such tactics in Canada." A practitioner said, "Canada is a lawful country, and any activities inciting hate crimes
are illegal and unlawful. The brutal persecution of Falun Gong instigated single handedly by Jiang,
is completely based on lies and deceit. It is destined to fail. Right now while Jiang Zemin is
facing legal actions worldwide, he still tries to stir up hatred through the Chinese foreign
diplomatic organizations in order to cover up his undeniable crimes against humanity. No lies or
hate propaganda could ever completely cover up his crimes." The day before, deputies from the "hate crime" unit of the Ottawa police held their
first meeting with Falun Gong practitioners. The deputies indicated that they have positively
established that the propaganda sent by the Chinese Consulate qualifies as hate material. The
deputies reported that they would conduct further investigations before determining their course of
action. 2003-9-11 |