Report says hostile threats were emanating from states including, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran
A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada ’s strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public to exercise Charter-protected rights and freedoms.
The summary of the May 2022 memorandum to cabinet, known as an MC, says hostile threats were emanating from states including, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran. The memorandum called for possible improvements to legislation to address foreign interference, including creation of a foreign agent registry, a recommendation the Liberals adopted. Bill C-70, which contains a suite of new measures including such a registry, received royal assent earlier this year.
The memorandums in question had been previously provided to David Johnston, who looked into foreign interference last year as the government’s special rapporteur. “This information will assist me in developing recommendations that will help to preserve the integrity of Canada’s electoral processes and democratic institutions and enhance Canadians’ trust and confidence in their democracy.”
A November 2023 report tabled during the hearing said Canada’s national security and intelligence governance structure was “not optimally or efficiently organized.”
Canada Commission Inquiry Security Memorandum Cabinet Government Summary RCMP CSIS Saudi Arabia
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threatsOTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public
Read more »
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threatsOTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public
Read more »
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threatsA newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public to exercise Charter-protected rights and freedoms.
Read more »
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threatsOTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public
Read more »
Federal ministers were told of increasing 'volume and complexity' of foreign threatsOTTAWA — A newly released document shows federal cabinet ministers were warned in May 2022 that hostile states were targeting Canada's strategic interests, the integrity of Canadian institutions and democratic processes, and the ability of the public
Read more »
Saskatchewan report says proposed federal oil and gas cap would cause economic damageREGINA — A report from a tribunal appointed by the Saskatchewan Party government says a proposed federal emissions cap and methane regulations would cause...
Read more »