Trudeau Cabinet Warned of Rising Foreign Interference Threats

Canadian ministers were alerted to increasing threats from countries like China and Russia, prompting new legislative measures.

Summaries of four confidential cabinet memorandums on foreign interference have been publicly disclosed as part of a federal inquiry.
The memorandums reveal that hostile states, including China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, are targeting Canada's strategic interests and democratic processes.
A 2022 memorandum highlighted the need for improved coordination and modernization of Canada's security tools to counter these complex threats.
The inquiry has been granted unprecedented access to classified materials to aid in developing recommendations for safeguarding Canada's democracy.
A report from November 2023 criticized Canada's national security governance as inefficient, calling for a streamlined structure to enhance effectiveness.