National Security Canada

• Lack of ‘national security culture’ in Ottawa to blame for missed intel: ex-officials

  Former intelligence and national security officials say Canadian politicians are not experienced enough to recognize threats when they emerge and what to do with them.

  Politics

  May 14
  
• Canadians returning from ISIS camps may pose long-term threat, CSIS warns

  In its annual report, Canada's intelligence service said returning "extremist travellers" could fundraise and recruit.

  Canada

  May 4
  
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• Women brought back to Canada from ISIS camps released on bail

  With their release, all four women the federal government brought back to Canada from Syria less than a week ago will be out of custody.

  Crime

  Apr 11
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• Canada needs annual national security reports, MPs say

  The House committee on public safety says the various bodies that handle national security sometimes operate in silos, and a patchwork of reports come from different agencies.

  Canada

  Mar 13
• List Russia’s Wagner Group as a terrorist entity, House of Commons urges with motion

  The motion, brought forward by NDP MP Heather McPherson, is non-binding -- but the unanimous approval of the request sends a signal to Moscow.

  Canada

  Jan 30
• CSIS is ‘increasingly concerned’ about China’s interference in Canada

  Complaints of foreign interference in Canada's elections also slightly increased in 2021, the committee heard on Tuesday — but officials noted the complaints are allegations.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
• RCMP arrest two women after they arrive in Canada from Syrian camps

  The charges are the first against a Canadian held at camps in Syria for ISIS suspects and their families.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2022
• Canadian women released from camp for ISIS detainees in Syria

  B.C. and Quebec women expected to return to Canada tonight.

  Canada

  Oct 25, 2022
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• U.S. Capitol hearings: Why should Canadians care? Extremism, security experts weigh in

  As more hearings are slated to dissect the violence that unfolded south of the border, researchers say Canadians are not as far removed from the Jan. 6 events as they think.

  Politics

  Jul 7, 2022
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• RCMP make preventive terrorism arrests in Ontario, Quebec

  Two minors were arrested on terrorism peace bonds, at least one related to ISIS.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2022