Canada Warns of Foreign Interference Threats in Upcoming Election

CSIS identifies China and India as the most active actors, with AI tools and disinformation campaigns posing significant risks to democratic trust.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has flagged China and India as likely to interfere in the April 28 general election, with Russia and Pakistan also identified as potential threats.
China is expected to deploy AI-enabled tools and social media disinformation to influence narratives and target specific communities in Canada.
India is reported to have both the intent and capability to interfere in Canadian democratic processes to assert its geopolitical influence.
Diplomatic relations between Canada and both China and India remain tense, exacerbated by trade disputes, retaliatory actions, and allegations of past interference.
CSIS warns that while foreign interference may not directly alter election outcomes, it risks eroding public trust in the integrity of Canada's democratic institutions.