Overview

• The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has warned that China and India are likely to attempt interference in the upcoming federal election, with Russia and Pakistan also identified as potential threats.
• China is expected to use AI-enabled tools and social media to influence Canada's democratic processes, particularly targeting ethnic and cultural communities.
• India is reported to have both the intent and capability to interfere in Canadian communities and political processes to assert its geopolitical influence.
• CSIS emphasized that while direct links between interference and election outcomes are difficult to establish, such activities undermine public trust in democratic institutions.
• Tensions with China and India have escalated recently due to diplomatic incidents, trade disputes, and allegations of past election meddling.