‘Real-world dangers’: Security memos reveal ‘intensified’ threats facing Canadian MPs – National | Globalnews.ca
In March 2022, Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly was one of several Canadian officials named in an online threat posted to the far-right social network Gab. The threat called for the named politicians to be executed for treason, claiming that the Canadian government had been “hijacked” by the World Economic Forum. Public Safety Minister Marco […]
CSIS head advised Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act during convoy, inquiry hears | Globalnews.ca
The head of CSIS recommended Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoke the Emergencies Act during the so-called ‘Freedom Convoy’ protests earlier this year, an inquiry into the decision heard. David Vigneault, the head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, told the Public Order Emergencies Commission about his advice to the prime minister during a closed-door interview […]
Conservatives call for ‘robust plan’ on alleged Chinese interference in Canada – National | Globalnews.ca
The Conservatives are calling on the government to come up with a “robust plan” to counter China’s alleged foreign interference in Canada, following a Global News report that Canadian intelligence officials have warned of covert activity by Beijing during the 2019 election campaign. Global News reported on Monday that Canadian intelligence officials have warned Prime […]
MPs, senators to review how security agencies use spyware during investigations – National | Globalnews.ca
The committee of MPs and senators that oversees the security and intelligence community says it plans a review of how these agencies intercept communications during investigations. The review by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians will examine the legislative, regulatory, policy and financial framework for monitoring communications. It will include a look at […]