Paramvir "Parm" Bains is a Canadian politician who currently represents Steveston—Richmond East as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada.
[6] In 2023, allegations surfaced that the Chinese government may have attempted to influence Parm Bains' 2021 election victory in Steveston—Richmond East.
[7][8] Reports indicated disinformation campaigns on Chinese-language platforms, such as WeChat and WhatsApp, targeted his opponent Kenny Chiu, a critic of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and sponsor of a foreign influence registry bill.
[9] Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) documents flagged the riding as a potential target of interference.
[10][11] Bains denied that foreign interference played a role in his victory and insisted he won "fair and square.