陈国治的影响力和政治族裔牌
Should we allow foreign influence to affect our Canadian political landscape?
来源: 万城热血, Markham Passion
据近期媒体报道称，陈国治利用其政治影响力以建立亲华候选人势利。该文向读者揭示了在即将来临的大选中将会面临的一个迫在眉睫的问题：我们是否应让外国势力入侵加国政坛，华裔选民是否应让族裔路线指导我们如何投票？
According to recent media coverage, Michael Chan allegedly uses his political clout to build up networks of pro-Beijing candidates. This column addresses an imminent issue in the upcoming election: should we allow foreign influence to affect Canadian politics, and as ethnic voters, should we vote along the heritage line?
继主流大报在本月发表的最新报道后，安省公民、移民及国际贸易部长陈国治成为众人瞩目之焦点。
With the latest coverage by major newspaper this month, the Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Trade Michael Chan is put under the spotlight.
据主流报道称，加拿大安全情报局（CSIS）曾对陈国治进行所谓调查，并就此向安省政府进行了通报。但与此同时，也有一些报纸为陈国治辩护，并质疑“一名贸易部长与外国使节讨论事关两国共同利益的贸易问题为何会成为报道热点？”
Major Newspapers reported that Michael Chan was under alleged investigation by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) who then briefed the Provincial Government. Some of the newspapers also defended him and questioned “why is it newsworthy when a trade minister meets a foreign diplomat to discuss trade matters of mutual interest?”
事实上，陈国治直到2014年6月才成为安省公民、移民和国际贸易部长，而相关指控可以追溯至2010年及以前，其依据是陈与中国驻多伦多领事馆过从甚密。但据称，情报机关从未对陈国治进行调查，也未有怀疑其涉及犯罪。
Michael Chan only became Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade in June, 2014 but the allegations went back as far as 2010 and before and based on hisunusually close rapport with China’s Toronto Consulate. Supposedly, the spy agency was never investigating the minister, nor was the minister ever suspected of a crime.
许多人将此事与1950年代出现在美国的麦卡锡主义（McCarthyism）相提并论。麦卡锡主义是美国参议员麦卡锡在1950-1954年间煽起的席卷美国政府和其他各界的激烈反共运动。
Many compare this to the 1950s-era McCarthyism in United States where a vociferous campaign against alleged communists in the US government and other institutions was carried out under Senator Joseph McCarthy in the period 1950–54.
但其他人则持相反观点，他们认为当局对外国势力不仅只是影响安省，同时还入侵加国政坛的怀疑并非空穴来风。但是这其中涉及许多外国政府，并不只是限于不断探寻各种手段招募加人为其工作，以便从商业性活动和政治宣传中牟取利益的共产主义国家。而那些以前移民加国，现在已是加国公民并且在政府中身担要职的人士，无疑是外国政府的最佳人选 。
Others are taking the opposite view that there may be some basis to suspect foreign influence in not only Ontario but also Canadian politics. There are many foreign governments, not limiting to Communist countries that are constantly probing and exploring means to recruit Canadians to work for them to extract advantages in commercial and political propaganda. Their optimal candidate will be one previously immigrated to Canada who is now a citizen and taken on an influential post in the government.
外国政府迅速“培养”这些人选的方法之一，就是让他们在聚集大量同族裔移民的特定聚居地区竞逐政治职位，因为他们在这些地区可以凭借自己的母语优势当选。而通过在民主选举的过程中加强财力和人力资源的投入，一名族裔政治新星也就应运而生了。
One method to rapidly “grow” these candidates will be to let them contest for political posts in selected enclaves with large populations of identical heritage. They can then use their native linguistic abilities to their advantage to get elected. Enhance that process with financial and human resources during democratic elections and an instant star of heritage-politician is born.
但是在一个人成为加拿大公民后，就应忠诚于加拿大，而不是其他国家或地区。一名加拿大公民应该时刻将加国的最佳利益放在首位，而不再顾左右而言他。若非如此，他们就该放弃加拿大国籍，返回他们的祖籍国。
When one becomes a Canadian, his/her alliance should be to Canada and no other country or Territory. A Canadian should always take the best interests of this country at heart and forsake others. If not, they should return to their country of origin and renounce the Canadian citizenship.
据《环球邮报》报道，陈国治的亲华立场在华裔社区中受到一些人士的拥护，但同时也遭到其他人士的反对。陈国治被控曾充当许多省级和联邦自由党候选人的竞选导师，此举令那些推崇民主的社区成员深感担忧。此外，还有一些人担心陈国治支持的许多候选人并不政客们具备所必需的，为各种族裔背景的公民服务的加国经验。他们缺乏加拿大的官方语言技巧，并几乎全部依赖于来自华裔选民的投票。他们的竞选政纲毫空洞，而仅仅依靠“我是中国人，请投我一票”这隐晦口号句而拉拢选民。
According to the Globe and Mail report, the Chinese community is divided over Chan’s pro-China views. Pro-democratic community members are concerned over the issue that Chan has allegedly become a mentor to a cadre of provincial and federal Liberals candidates running for offices. Some are also worried that many of these candidates do not have the necessary Canadian experience in community services involving citizens of all cultures. Some heritage candidates are lacking in articulation in one of Canada’s official languages and rely heavily on votes from the citizens of Chinese heritage. Their campaign platform is empty but for this only hidden slogan “I’m Chinese, vote for me.”
最近发表的这些有关外国势力入侵的报道是否会削弱我们对族裔候选人的尊重，并影响我们的投票意愿？加国将在今年10月，甚至有可能更早迎来下一届联邦大选。在我们进行投票时，是应该选择最能代表选民和选区利益的候选人，还是仅仅为族裔候选人投上一票？
Would these recent reporting of alleged foreign influence affect our respect for our candidates and the choices of our votes? Another Federation election is upon us in October this year and may be even sooner. When we put our cross on the ballot, are we selecting a candidate that will best represent us and our riding or are we just picking a heritage candidate?
当然，我们不应该抹黑所有政治候选人，认定所有族裔参选者都在与外国政府合作，或是为外国政府工作。我们应该运用自己的判断力听其言观其行，并藉此作出最佳判断。在选举过程中，我们应该了解候选人提出的政纲、并对其背景、能力和成就进行评估。在选民投票时，族裔和/或种族问题不应成为唯一考虑的因素。
We should not tar all political candidates and judge them as guilty of working with, or for foreign governments. We have the wisdom to watch their statements and see their actions and come to our best conclusions. In an election, understand the platforms presented and evaluate the candidate’s background, ability, and accomplishments. Heritage and/or race should never be the only considerations for your vote.
According to recent media coverage, Michael Chan allegedly uses his political clout to build up networks of pro-Beijing candidates. This column addresses an imminent issue in the upcoming election: should we allow foreign influence to affect Canadian politics, and as ethnic voters, should we vote along the heritage line?
继主流大报在本月发表的最新报道后，安省公民、移民及国际贸易部长陈国治成为众人瞩目之焦点。
With the latest coverage by major newspaper this month, the Ontario Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Trade Michael Chan is put under the spotlight.
据主流报道称，加拿大安全情报局（CSIS）曾对陈国治进行所谓调查，并就此向安省政府进行了通报。但与此同时，也有一些报纸为陈国治辩护，并质疑“一名贸易部长与外国使节讨论事关两国共同利益的贸易问题为何会成为报道热点？”
Major Newspapers reported that Michael Chan was under alleged investigation by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) who then briefed the Provincial Government. Some of the newspapers also defended him and questioned “why is it newsworthy when a trade minister meets a foreign diplomat to discuss trade matters of mutual interest?”
事实上，陈国治直到2014年6月才成为安省公民、移民和国际贸易部长，而相关指控可以追溯至2010年及以前，其依据是陈与中国驻多伦多领事馆过从甚密。但据称，情报机关从未对陈国治进行调查，也未有怀疑其涉及犯罪。
Michael Chan only became Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and International Trade in June, 2014 but the allegations went back as far as 2010 and before and based on hisunusually close rapport with China’s Toronto Consulate. Supposedly, the spy agency was never investigating the minister, nor was the minister ever suspected of a crime.
许多人将此事与1950年代出现在美国的麦卡锡主义（McCarthyism）相提并论。麦卡锡主义是美国参议员麦卡锡在1950-1954年间煽起的席卷美国政府和其他各界的激烈反共运动。
Many compare this to the 1950s-era McCarthyism in United States where a vociferous campaign against alleged communists in the US government and other institutions was carried out under Senator Joseph McCarthy in the period 1950–54.
但其他人则持相反观点，他们认为当局对外国势力不仅只是影响安省，同时还入侵加国政坛的怀疑并非空穴来风。但是这其中涉及许多外国政府，并不只是限于不断探寻各种手段招募加人为其工作，以便从商业性活动和政治宣传中牟取利益的共产主义国家。而那些以前移民加国，现在已是加国公民并且在政府中身担要职的人士，无疑是外国政府的最佳人选 。
Others are taking the opposite view that there may be some basis to suspect foreign influence in not only Ontario but also Canadian politics. There are many foreign governments, not limiting to Communist countries that are constantly probing and exploring means to recruit Canadians to work for them to extract advantages in commercial and political propaganda. Their optimal candidate will be one previously immigrated to Canada who is now a citizen and taken on an influential post in the government.
外国政府迅速“培养”这些人选的方法之一，就是让他们在聚集大量同族裔移民的特定聚居地区竞逐政治职位，因为他们在这些地区可以凭借自己的母语优势当选。而通过在民主选举的过程中加强财力和人力资源的投入，一名族裔政治新星也就应运而生了。
One method to rapidly “grow” these candidates will be to let them contest for political posts in selected enclaves with large populations of identical heritage. They can then use their native linguistic abilities to their advantage to get elected. Enhance that process with financial and human resources during democratic elections and an instant star of heritage-politician is born.
但是在一个人成为加拿大公民后，就应忠诚于加拿大，而不是其他国家或地区。一名加拿大公民应该时刻将加国的最佳利益放在首位，而不再顾左右而言他。若非如此，他们就该放弃加拿大国籍，返回他们的祖籍国。
When one becomes a Canadian, his/her alliance should be to Canada and no other country or Territory. A Canadian should always take the best interests of this country at heart and forsake others. If not, they should return to their country of origin and renounce the Canadian citizenship.
据《环球邮报》报道，陈国治的亲华立场在华裔社区中受到一些人士的拥护，但同时也遭到其他人士的反对。陈国治被控曾充当许多省级和联邦自由党候选人的竞选导师，此举令那些推崇民主的社区成员深感担忧。此外，还有一些人担心陈国治支持的许多候选人并不政客们具备所必需的，为各种族裔背景的公民服务的加国经验。他们缺乏加拿大的官方语言技巧，并几乎全部依赖于来自华裔选民的投票。他们的竞选政纲毫空洞，而仅仅依靠“我是中国人，请投我一票”这隐晦口号句而拉拢选民。
According to the Globe and Mail report, the Chinese community is divided over Chan’s pro-China views. Pro-democratic community members are concerned over the issue that Chan has allegedly become a mentor to a cadre of provincial and federal Liberals candidates running for offices. Some are also worried that many of these candidates do not have the necessary Canadian experience in community services involving citizens of all cultures. Some heritage candidates are lacking in articulation in one of Canada’s official languages and rely heavily on votes from the citizens of Chinese heritage. Their campaign platform is empty but for this only hidden slogan “I’m Chinese, vote for me.”
最近发表的这些有关外国势力入侵的报道是否会削弱我们对族裔候选人的尊重，并影响我们的投票意愿？加国将在今年10月，甚至有可能更早迎来下一届联邦大选。在我们进行投票时，是应该选择最能代表选民和选区利益的候选人，还是仅仅为族裔候选人投上一票？
Would these recent reporting of alleged foreign influence affect our respect for our candidates and the choices of our votes? Another Federation election is upon us in October this year and may be even sooner. When we put our cross on the ballot, are we selecting a candidate that will best represent us and our riding or are we just picking a heritage candidate?
当然，我们不应该抹黑所有政治候选人，认定所有族裔参选者都在与外国政府合作，或是为外国政府工作。我们应该运用自己的判断力听其言观其行，并藉此作出最佳判断。在选举过程中，我们应该了解候选人提出的政纲、并对其背景、能力和成就进行评估。在选民投票时，族裔和/或种族问题不应成为唯一考虑的因素。
We should not tar all political candidates and judge them as guilty of working with, or for foreign governments. We have the wisdom to watch their statements and see their actions and come to our best conclusions. In an election, understand the platforms presented and evaluate the candidate’s background, ability, and accomplishments. Heritage and/or race should never be the only considerations for your vote.
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