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Fact File: Claims Liberal MP Voted in House of Commons While in China Are False

Following his resignation announcement Monday, Liberal MP Shaun Chen faced online accusations that he voted from China earlier this year, claims amplified by right-wing influencers and Conservative MPs.
Critics cited date stamps on WeChat videos showing Chen visiting China, questioning how the MP could travel while citing health issues preventing frequent trips to Ottawa.
Passport stamps and a boarding pass confirm Chen's trip occurred from March 14 to March 22, well before the March 25 votes when he cast six electronic ballots.
House Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia's office stated that technical controls and human validation processes ensure MPs are in Canada during votes, designed to detect voting activity from outside the country.
Sponsored by the Hakka Canadian Association to "promote friendships," the trip was Chen's only visit to China since 2019, while his September resignation stems from ongoing significant health issues.

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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.

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