Enemy within: covert cyber and intelligence threats to Canada

Canada’s defences against undercover cyber threats and foreign interference are demonstrably inadequate.
The ‘jury is still out’ on the value of foreign interference inquiry following preliminary report, says national security and intelligence expert Wesley Wark

The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference released its first report on May 3, concluding that despite foreign interference occurring in the last two general elections, Canada’s electoral process remains ‘robust.’
The Canadian Armed Forces’ disappearing act

Ongoing operational readiness issues are keeping Canada’s soldiers from participating in key training and promotional activities.
Data privacy as a human right must be recognized by privacy and AI bill, say advocates

Bill C-27 fails to mention human rights in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act, says Tim McSorely, national coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group.
Strengthening Canada’s cybersecurity defences: a call to action

To safeguard our nation’s digital future, concerted efforts by the federal government are needed to strengthen cybersecurity defences, bolster resilience against emerging threats, and empower Canadians to protect themselves in an increasingly interconnected world.
When will TikTok’s time be up?

The TikTok case brings to the forefront the complex political-economic-social relationships between private firms, governments, and our data.
Bill C-26: catching up on cybersecurity, but missing out on revolutionary technologies

Canada needs a robust regulatory framework for cybersecurity, especially when it comes to our evolving digital economy. But this is just an initial step.
Updated data privacy laws are key to public trust in AI

If we want to build a responsible and trustworthy AI ecosystem then we need to take data privacy seriously by strengthening privacy regulations.
Digital Security & Privacy
Deeper questions about the place of social media in our society

TikTok’s privacy and security issues may lead us to miss an arguably more important concern: the sheer impact on mental health and productivity caused by daily usage of the platform.