October 6, 2026

Hello, and welcome to the final episode of Together for Canada. Over the course of this series, we’ve explored what foreign interference is, why evidence matters, how democratic institutions function, and what each of us can do to strengthen Canada’s resilience. Throughout these conversations, one message has remained constant. Canada’s approach to national security is

Hello, and welcome back. Throughout this series, we’ve discussed foreign interference, democratic resilience, economic security, and the role each of us plays in protecting Canada’s open society. Today, we’ll look at another important question. Why do democracies need national security agencies? At first glance, the answer may seem obvious. But in a free and democratic

Hello, and welcome back. Every day, each of us makes countless decisions about information. We read headlines. Watch videos. Scroll through social media. Share messages. Comment on posts. Forward articles to friends and family. These actions may seem small. Collectively, they shape the information environment we all share. That is why everyone—not just governments, journalists,

Hello, and welcome back. When people hear the term national security, many immediately think of terrorism, espionage, or military threats. Those risks remain important. But today’s security landscape is much broader. Increasingly, Canada’s national security also depends on the strength of its economy, its research institutions, its technological innovation, and its critical infrastructure. So why