VSSDM is deeply concerned by remarks made during a recent parliamentary committee hearing that appeared to cast doubt on credible evidence of forced labour in China. In situations where access is tightly restricted, it is often not possible for outside observers to directly witness abuses. Many well-documented human rights violations are established through a combination of survivor testimony, independent research, satellite analysis, and supply chain investigations. For this
Democracy Under Pressure: China’s Influence in Canada and Beyond 🗓 Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026 🕖 Time: 3pm 📍 Location: UBC (Robson Square) C300 Theatre, 800 Robson Street, Vancouver A public forum examining foreign interference, Canada–China relations, and the future of Hong Kong. 🎤 Speakers: Charles Burton (Senior Fellow, Sinopsis Think Tank; former Canadian diplomat in China) Elizabeth Donkervoort (Director, China Strategic Risks Institute) Gabriel Yiu ( an award-w