(Ottawa) Independent MP Han Dong says he is still waiting to know whether or not he can return to the Liberal caucus. However, he hopes that this will happen as soon as possible.
The Toronto-area MP resigned from the government caucus in March, saying he wanted to clear his name following allegations published in the media.
Global News reported, citing anonymous national security sources, that Mr. Dong told a Chinese diplomat in February 2021 that the release of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor would benefit the Conservatives.
David Johnston, the former special rapporteur on foreign interference, called the claim “false” in a report in May, and the Liberals launched a process to determine whether Mr. Dong could return to caucus.
Mr. Dong says he met with Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic LeBlanc about three weeks ago and they had a good, constructive conversation.
A spokesperson for Minister LeBlanc says the government will have more details to reveal on the issue in due course.