Canada Faces Heightened Election Interference Threats from Foreign Actors

CSIS warns of AI-driven disinformation campaigns by India, China, Pakistan, and Russia targeting the April 28 federal election.

Canadian intelligence officials have identified disinformation as the greatest risk to democracy, with foreign actors expected to interfere in the upcoming election.
India, China, Pakistan, and Russia are accused of leveraging AI tools to manipulate information and influence Canadian voters.
Diplomatic tensions with India remain strained, fueled by allegations of election meddling and the 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Controversies include accusations of Indian interference in past leadership races and the disqualification of Liberal candidate Chandra Arya over alleged ties to India.
Efforts to counter disinformation include monitoring online activity and public education campaigns, though reduced U.S.-Canada intelligence collaboration raises concerns.