Canadian Resigns From China-Led Bank, Alleging Communist Control; Canada Halts Ties

Bob Pickard, a Canadian public relations manager, resigned as director general of global communications for the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, accusing it of Communist Party dominance.
The AIIB rejected Pickard's criticism and said it supported him during his tenure.
Canada suspended activity with the AIIB pending an investigation into Pickard's complaints.
Pickard said Canada's interests weren't served by AIIB membership.
The AIIB financed infrastructure across Asia and had 106 members, including Canada, France, Britain, and Australia.