Probe of fired Winnipeg scientists ‘extremely appropriate’: well being minister – National

Health Minister Mark Holland says it’s “extremely appropriate” that two scientists who misplaced their jobs on account of dealings with China stay beneath investigation.

The National Microbiology Laboratory researchers have been fired in early 2021 after their safety clearances have been revoked over questions on their loyalty and the potential for coercion by Beijing.

Records tabled in Parliament late final month say the scientists, Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng, performed down their collaborations with Chinese authorities businesses.

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‘Unacceptable’: Minister Holland on lack of safety that led to high-profile firing of two Winnipeg scientists in 2019

The RCMP stated at present a nationwide safety investigation into the matter that started in May 2019 stays underway.

The Mounties began the probe following a referral from the Public Health Agency of Canada.

The Globe and Mail reported at present the 2 scientists have been utilizing pseudonyms as they construct a brand new life in China.