Hello, and welcome back. In our first episode, we explored what foreign interference is. Now let’s turn to an equally important question: What can ordinary Canadians do to help protect themselves—and strengthen Canada’s democratic resilience? The answer begins with one simple habit: Think critically. Every day, we’re surrounded by information. We read news articles, […]
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Hello, and welcome. In recent years, the term foreign interference has become increasingly common in Canadian public discussions. It appears in news reports, parliamentary debates, and national security assessments. But what does it actually mean? Many people assume that any activity involving another country automatically constitutes foreign interference. It does not. Foreign interference is
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By Shen Guanlan The 2025 Public Report of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) presents a clear assessment: Canada’s national security environment can no longer be understood solely through the traditional lenses of terrorism, espionage, or interstate conflict. Instead, Canada faces an increasingly complex threat landscape shaped by geopolitical competition, cyber threats, foreign interference,