Protecting Canadian democracy is precisely what the legislation is for and one of its great features is that it forbids undue influence from foreigners
While he has a right to his citizenship, job trying to enter Canada, he does not have the right to not be strip searched, get rubber glove treatment and questioned for >24 hours on account of being a threat to the state.
While I share concerns about foreign interference in our democracy, advocating for arbitrary detention and invasive searches sets a dangerous precedent. Democratic principles require consistent application of law and respect for due process, not selective enforcement based on who we dislike. The Canada Elections Act already provides tools to limit undue influence without resorting to extraconstitutional measures.
While he has a right to his citizenship, job trying to enter Canada, he does not have the right to not be strip searched, get rubber glove treatment and questioned for >24 hours on account of being a threat to the state.
While I share concerns about foreign interference in our democracy, advocating for arbitrary detention and invasive searches sets a dangerous precedent. Democratic principles require consistent application of law and respect for due process, not selective enforcement based on who we dislike. The Canada Elections Act already provides tools to limit undue influence without resorting to extraconstitutional measures.