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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Is policing becoming impossible in the West?

Law enforcement agencies are placed in a tough spot when it comes to maintaining public order, especially when it comes to protests

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Some rare good news on the terrorism front!

The perception that violence and extremism are the rise and getting worse, especially far right terrorism, may not be accurate.

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The Canadian foreign interference inquiry seems to grow new tentacles

What is the purpose of the foreign interference inquiry and its ever-increasing focus; is this getting out of control?

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

It is time to be more careful when throwing the word ‘genocide’ around

The recent attempt to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza cheapens the term and takes away from real instances of this crime

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Perspectives

The Terrorism Dog That Didn’t Bite: A Look Back at Violent Extremism in 2023

Predictions of a ‘rise’ in far right terrorism have been making the rounds for several years and been found wanting: is it time to admit that jihadis still rule the terrorism roost?

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Perspectives

Public inquiries are a waste of taxpayers’ money

Why would Canada have a public inquiry on foreign interference when we know what happened and the fact that intelligence was ignored?

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Perspectives

Canada’s ‘Nimble’ Cyber Intelligence Is ‘Deepest of the 5 Eyes’: British Study

Canada may not always punch above its weight in international affairs but it sure does when it comes to cyber intelligence!

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Is Canada an easy target for China’s spies?

No country can allow its sensitive technology to be stolen by foreign powers: so why does Canada do so?

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Quick Hits

Political correctness and national security are like oil and water

In making decisions on national security and threats we cannot afford to get bogged down in useless debates about language and fear of ‘offending’ people.

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The age of ‘cafeteria’ terrorism?

We seem to be going through a transition in the world of terrorism where some actors select a potpourri of causes to justify violence.