Overview
- CSIS detected, investigated and disrupted multiple potentially lethal threats linked to Iranian intelligence and proxies targeting individuals in Canada.
- Rogers said Chinese services are seeking classified government information and have tried to recruit Canadians with access to plans, intentions and military expertise.
- China and Russia hold a significant intelligence interest in the Canadian Arctic, with cyber and in‑person collection aimed at governments and the private sector.
- To counter Russian sanctions evasion, CSIS alerted Canadian firms to Europe‑based front companies tied to Russian agents, leading companies to block attempted purchases.
- Nearly one in 10 CSIS terrorism investigations now involves at least one minor, and the agency is preparing to detect foreign information operations related to potential Alberta and Quebec sovereignty referendums.