News Analysis
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service released its annual report earlier this month, and it provides a glimpse into the threats being quietly tackled in the shadows by the country’s spies, from espionage to terrorism.
Aside from traditional threats, the spy agency notes challenges in efforts to counter emerging issues such as youth involvement in nihilistic violent extremism, or conducting investigations in a digital environment.
Much of the information provided to the public is typically generic in nature, but the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) does identify some situations that do not appear prominently in the public domain.
The way information is presented compared to previous public reports is also noteworthy, specifically on how the threats posed by China are addressed….