According to a “top” Chinese professor, this is a real thing. It’s likely the same in Canada. In fact, Ezra Levant has written a book called China Virus which talks about China’s influence in the Trudeau government. Give it a read if you get some time – its important to know.
https://nypost.com/2020/12/08/professor-claims-china-has-people-in-americas-core-inner-circle/