The Canadian government reportedly threatened to pull support and funding from the Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) in late 2020 if the group moved ahead with plans to award the John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Politico reported April 11, citing unconfirmed leaks.

Canada: Government Reportedly Blocked Award for Taiwanese President

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The Canadian government reportedly threatened to pull support and funding from the Halifax International Security Forum (HFX) in late 2020 if the group moved ahead with plans to award the John McCain Prize for Leadership in Public Service to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen, Politico reported April 11, citing unconfirmed leaks. 

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Canada: Government Reportedly Blocked Award for Taiwanese President

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