Feds ignoring diaspora communities, stalling on foreign interference
It feels as though at every turn our government has been doing the absolute least to contain the dismay and political consequences.
Intel briefings should prioritize digital hygiene, mitigation against foreign interference over specific threats, says former DND analyst
A lot more can be done to raise Parliamentarians’ competency regarding how to mitigate their vulnerabilities if they are targeted, says former defence department analyst Thomas Juneau.
G7 must adjust to the reality of a multipolar world
If, as Canadians, we want to make a serious contribution to a better world, rather than sounding like an echo for U.S. interests, our government could focus much more on working to restore a healthy and forward-looking multilateralism.
David Johnston rises above politics in delivering his foreign interference report
Justin Trudeau and his government can breathe a sigh of relief—for now—but foreign interference is not going away.
Michael Chong story ‘good example’ of what Chinese Canadians fear, says Toronto MP Vuong
‘National security issues and policies … usually get little notice on the campaign trail. Maybe it will be different next time. It should be,’ says intelligence expert Wesley Wark.
Liberals struggle to ‘turn a corner’ on foreign interference as Chong revelations bring ‘different order of magnitude’ to the story
NDP strategist Cam Holmstrom says the respect that exists for Conservative MP Michael Chong across party lines is significant, and he deserved the ‘courtesy’ of being briefed about possible danger to his family.
Chinese-Canadian activists raise concerns over feds’ rushed foreign registry consultations
With many members of the community only receiving an invite four days in advance and a lack of transparency on who would be in attendance, activists are concerned consultations on the proposed foreign agent registry could be skewed.
Taiwan: ignore China’s conniptions
The primary U.S. role should be to ensure that Taiwan urgently rebuilds its military defences, ignoring all Chinese threats and imprecations. Avoiding a Chinese-American war should be the highest strategic priority for both countries, and this, paradoxically, would be the most valuable U.S. contribution, writes Gwynne Dyer.
‘Liberals in trouble’ over China’s attempted meddling in Canadian elections, say pollsters
The China interference story has ‘long legs,’ and some twists and turns. The Liberals should be ‘quite concerned because if the current Conservative advantage consolidates and the longer the numbers stay here, it becomes the new normal, and it will require more effort to dislodge the trend line,’ says pollster Nik Nanos.
Budget does little to support Canada’s self-proclaimed global leadership
While we are a supportive player, there is scant evidence that we really are the major player we see in our self-image. What we should do is to define where we can be most useful and deliver.
