加拿大中國專業人士協會(CPAC)就近期關於中國政府涉嫌干預加拿大選舉的某些政治定性和一些媒體對此的言論，致公開信與加拿大總理暨加拿大自由黨領袖Justin Trudeau，官方反對黨、加拿大保守黨領袖Pierre Poilievre、加拿大新民主黨領袖Jagmeet Singh和加拿大綠黨領袖Elizabeth May，呼籲他們關注華人擔憂，避免殃及池魚和引發新的種族歧視。都市脈搏連線CPAC會長王體先生做客節目，就此話題深入探討。
尊敬的[黨領]：
最近一段時間關於中國政府涉嫌干預加拿大選舉的某些政治定性和一些媒體對此的論調，讓我們深感憂慮。我們謹此提請您對這些言論對華人可能造成的影響予以重視。
CPAC是一個代表超過30,000名華裔加拿大人的組織。我們充分理解選舉安全的重要，並且認為對選舉的干涉就是對一個自由民主社會的選舉誠信的破壞。因此，我們支持對任何外國干涉選舉的指控進行公正和徹底的調查。
但是，我們對某些媒體的言詞和某些政客的言論感到不安。我們社區擔心加拿大華人會成為連帶的犧牲品和種族歧視的受害者 – 加拿大的華人社區已經在經歷各種形式的種族主義了，例如各種成見、無意識的偏見、以至仇恨性犯罪。
此時，我們的社區仍在承受由新冠大流行而起的反華裔種族主義的傷害，我們的長者、兒童，包括所有年齡段的人，都受到了身體、語言或網絡上的攻擊和傷害。我們擔心當前這種毒性的環境會導致華人被貼上不公平的標籤和被疏遠、對我們和我們的孩子造成進一步的身體和精神上的傷害。
在加拿大引以為恥的《排華法案》頒佈一百周年之際，我們擔心，如果不採取必要的措施來保護加拿大華人，新的一波排華情緒將會席捲全國，新版本的排華現象會在加拿大復活，導致加拿大華人被視為 「他人 「和 「外人」。
近一個半世紀以來，加拿大華人始終是加拿大社會結構中不可或缺的一部分。在19世紀80年代，華工修建了加拿大太平洋鐵路最危險的部分，挽救了加拿大聯邦。今天，華裔加拿大人在各個領域 – 從科學和藝術到慈善、法律和民主建設，都在做着顯著的貢獻。我們是與任何其他族裔一樣平等的公民。但是我們擔心，目前的某些過激言論如果不被您這樣的領導人反擊，那麼現在多族裔和平尊重的加拿大多元社會可能就會發生破裂。
因此，我們敦促您言行平衡，對加拿大華人給予關懷。我們敦促您在保護加拿大選舉安全的同時，也與加拿大華人社區站在一起。我們敦促您公開確認華裔加拿大人的重大貢獻，並譴責任何煽動種族仇恨的團體或個人對華裔加拿大人的不負責任的言論或宣傳。我們請求您要求所有黨內議員和黨員在涉及加拿大華人問題時，在言論和行動上也採取同樣的平衡方式。我們還請求您抽時間到華人社區與我們見面，聆聽我們的憂慮和恐懼，並在貴黨的政策和發言中對此有所反應。
華裔加拿大人經常是無知或心懷惡意者的無理攻擊的目標。作為一名全國性政黨的領袖，您關於加拿大華裔的評論會對我們的處境產生長期的影響。我們真誠地希望您能對數逾百萬的華裔加拿大人的擔憂保持敏感，並為保護我們免受種族歧視和不公平待遇盡您身為領袖的力量。
非常感謝您對此事的關注。
您的誠摯的，
加拿大中國專業人士協會會長 王體
加拿大中國專業人士協會(CPAC)簡介 （https://cpac-canada.ca/）
加拿大中國專業人士協會是在加拿大聯邦政府註冊的非營利組織，擁有移民專業人士會員30,000多名，多年來以組織規範、制度健全、服務專業和代表性廣泛而備受加拿大社會各界矚目。成立30年來，CPAC秉承服務移民專業人士的宗旨, 全方位提供專業培訓和就業與職業發展服務，並於近年逐漸致力於有關加拿大華人權益的研究、教育和培訓，努力促進加拿大社會的公平、多元與共容。
March 21, TORONTO – On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, CPAC, a multi-dimensional organization that is an association of internationally educated professionals, a career and skills development service provider, and a developing think tank that provides research-based support for the understanding and elimination of systemic racism and barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion, sent an open letter to the leaders of all four major national parties, Mr. Justin Trudeau, Mr. Pierre Poilievre, Mr. Jagmeet Singh, and Ms Elizabeth May, regarding the current environment surrounding the alleged election interference by the Chinese government.
The full text of the letter is as follows.
Dear [Party Leader],
We want to bring to your attention our deep concerns about the impact of the political framing and media narratives of alleged election interference by the Chinese government.
CPAC is an organization representing over 30,000 Canadians of Chinese descent. We fully appreciate the importance of election integrity, and we believe that election interference undermines election integrity in a free and democratic society. We support fair and thorough investigations of any allegation of election interference by a foreign state.
However, we are troubled by the narratives of certain media outlets and statements made by some politicians. Our community fears that Chinese Canadians will become collateral damage and victims of racial discrimination that the Chinese community in Canada already experiences in various forms, such as stereotyping, subconscious bias or hate crime at its worst.
At this time, our community is still suffering from anti-Chinese racism stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our elders, children, and indeed people of all ages, have been attacked and victimized either physically, verbally or virtually. We worry that the current toxic environment may lead to unfair labeling and alienation, causing further physical and mental harm to us and our children.
In this centennial year of the infamous Chinese Exclusion Act, we fear that another wave of Chinese exclusion sentiment will sweep Canada, if necessary measures are not taken to protect Chinese Canadians. We fear that a new version of Chinese exclusion may resurrect in Canada leading Chinese Canadians to be regarded as 「others」 and 「outsiders.」
Chinese Canadians have been an integral part of the Canadian fabric for nearly a century and a half. Chinese railroad workers built the most dangerous part of the Canadian Pacific Railway that saved Confederation in the 1880s. Today, Chinese Canadians are making significant contributions in all sectors of society, from science and arts to philanthropy, law and democracy. We are equal citizens to people of any other ethnic origins. However, we fear that the peaceful and respectful multi-racial Canadian mosaic may unravel, if the current strident rhetoric is not countered by leaders like you.
Therefore, we urge you to take a balanced approach and exercise care for Chinese Canadians. We urge you to stand with the Chinese Canadian community, while protecting Canada』s election integrity. We urge you to publicly recognize the significant contributions of Chinese Canadians and condemn any irresponsible rhetoric or propaganda from any hate promoting groups or individuals against Chinese Canadians. We request that you ask all your caucus and party members to do the same in their statements and actions regarding issues that concern Chinese Canadians. We also request that you take the time to meet with us in the Chinese community to hear our fears and concerns to inform your policies and statements.
Chinese Canadians have often been targeted unfairly, as a result of ignorance or malice. As a national party leader, what you say about Chinese Canadians has lasting consequences for us. We sincerely hope that you will be sensitive to the concerns of over a million Canadians of Chinese descent and that you will do your part to protect us from racism and unfair treatment.
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Ti Wang
President, CPAC
About CPAC （https://cpac-canada.ca/）
CPAC is a professionals』 association with over 30,000 members, a career service provider for new immigrants and youth from underserved communities, and a research, training and education organization that facilitates the understanding and elimination of systemic racism and barriers to equity, diversity and inclusion.
