Fact File: Claims Liberal MP voted in House of Commons while in China are false

OTTAWA - After Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced Monday his plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons in September, he was accused online of breaking House rules by voting on legislation while he was in China earlier this year.

The claims, which were amplified by right-wing influencers and a handful of current and former Conservative MPs, are based on the date stamps on videos shared to the popular Chinese social media platform WeChat showing Chen visiting China.

Get the latest news and unmatched insights in your inbox every evening

Please enter a valid email address.

Fact File: Claims Liberal MP voted in House of Commons while in China are false

Other newsrooms on this story

Related reading

Liberal MP Shaun Chen to resign following car accident last year

Scarborough Liberal MP Shaun Chen announces he will resign

Canada MP of Indian and Chinese heritage to resign over health issues

Chinese embassy in Canada denounces MP Chong’s visit to Taiwan

Conservatives accuse Canada's Carney of being 'undemocratic' as MP resigns

Un député libéral ontarien compte démissionner en raison d’un accident de…