Countering Foreign Interference
Foreign interference is any covert, deceptive or coercive activity by a foreign government, or by those acting on their behalf, that is directed at Canada, Canadians or Canadian interests, and is contrary to Canada’s national security. It can undermine Canadian sovereignty, divide communities, reduce trust in the country’s institutions and put Canadian rights and freedoms at risk.
The Government of Canada uses a wide range of tools to detect, disrupt and deter foreign interference against our country. Find out more: Protecting Canada’s Democratic Institutions and Processes from Foreign Interference – Canada.ca.
Office of the National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator
The Office of the National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator was established in 2023 to provide leadership on the Government of Canada’s efforts to counter foreign interference and to increase transparency and awareness through engagement with domestic and international stakeholders and partners.
Office of the National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator
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