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Politicians should have listened to Fadden’s warnings instead of reprimanding him

Whistling past the graveyard when faced with bad news – like foreign spying on your soil – is seldom a good strategy

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As We Dither Over a Public Inquiry, Beijing Continues Its Subterfuge in Canada

Canada really needs to up its game when it comes to pushing back against foreign (read: China) interference in our affairs.

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Canadian intelligence needs to be shared with those who need to know

China’s targeting of Canadian federal opposition politicians shows the perils of neglecting intelligence

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Johnston’s Report on Election Interference Is Gaslighting Canadians

The Johnston report on Chinese interference in Canadian elections was an egregious waste of time and energy and a cynical ploy by the Trudeau government

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On the Claim of ‘Inaccuracies’ in Leaked Documents About Chinese Interference: Don’t Shoot the Messenger

The Canadian government’s ignorance when it comes to the basics of intelligence gathering and analysis need to be addressed – stat!

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Leaks in the intelligence world: unacceptable at all costs?

Those of us who worked in intelligence know that we must protect sources and methods. But is there some justification for a leak in specific cases?

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Conducting Intelligence Should Not Mean Having to Say You’re Sorry

The Canadian government really needs to stop apologising for what its intelligence services do for its citizens

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A Lot of Hot Air Coming From China

We all know that China is becoming more aggressive on the international stage, and not to our benefit. So what happens when we point out this aggression?

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Why in heaven’s name should Canada repatriate those who left us to join ISIS?

A court ruling that tries to force the Canadian government to repatriate those who joined ISIS of their own free will is daft

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What ever happened to Sikh terrorism?

Sikh extremists in Canada carried out the largest act of aviation terrorism prior to 9/11 in 1985: do they still pose a threat?