Posted 1/28/2024, 9:56:00 AM
Canada Confronts Gaps in Defending Against Foreign Interference
- Canada is vulnerable to foreign interference due to neglecting national security, an outdated intelligence agency law, and a failure to quickly adopt tools to catch bad actors
- Diaspora groups, especially those opposed to their country of origin's government, are frequent targets of harassment and threats
- Recent alleged election meddling by China and an assassination plot tied to India have forced Canada to confront its vulnerability
- A public inquiry into foreign interference will provide recommendations, but urgent action is still needed
- Canada has a responsibility to protect people within its borders, including diaspora groups, from foreign intimidation