Fortifying National Security On Canadian Soil And In The Ether: Everything You Need To Know About Bill C-70

Foreign interference involves a spectrum of tactics employed by foreign state and non-state actors to manipulate, disrupt or influence Canadian affairs. In the context of democratic elections, such interference can manifest in different ways: disinformation campaigns, cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and illicit funding of political activities. In an era where the boundaries of influence blur across digital landscapes, the sanctity of democratic processes faces unprecedented threat.

The blunt force of Canada's national security toolbox is limited when it needs to respond to foreign interference and foreign influence. As techniques evolve and non-state actors become more sophisticated, so too should our tools. In this regard, Canada is far behind some of its Five Eyes partners. One such example is that Canada's spy agency is lawfully precluded from sharing intelligence with non-cleared individuals. This is in contrast with threat-intelligence exchanges