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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

The RCMP at 150: where has it been and where is it going?

In an age where many think law enforcement can do nothing right it is well worth reflecting on those that do – the RCMP at 150

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Information not shared is not useful information

We live in an era of information overload but this does not mean we are sharing what we need to, especially when it comes to public safety

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PRC targeting of overseas ‘activists’ has implications for Canada

Many people flee oppressive regimes to countries such as Canada: if they are pursued we have an obligation to help them

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

How important is intelligence sharing? Lessons from Europe

We all learned as children how to share and sharing makes us all better off. What about intelligence? How much should we give and take with other nations?

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

Why can’t Canada call Islamist terrorism what it is?

Squeamishness over terms like Islamist or jihadi terrorism appears to have led some to ban the term from official documents – is this a good move?

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Canadian Intelligence Eh!

What is the link between blasphemy and terrorism?

In what may seem like an anachronism, blasphemy accusations still can lead to death. Why do current blasphemy campaigns lie almost exclusively within Islamist extremists?

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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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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