Question Period Notes
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The federal government is taking concrete measures to protect cutting-edge Canadian research, development, and technology that is being actively targeted by foreign state actors to advance their geopolitical, economic, and security interests.
Cyber security is one of our most serious economic and national security challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the extent to which Canadians and Canada’s economy are reliant upon digital infrastructure.
Ransomware is a growing public safety and national security threat that compromises the safety of our citizens, the security of the online environment, and the prosperity of our economy.
Individuals with a nexus to Canada have travelled, or attempted to travel abroad, to support terrorist organizations, including in Syria and Iraq. Some individuals have already returned to Canada from various conflict zones, while others may return in the future.
The threat of IMVE in Canada continues to grow, requiring a concerted Government of Canada response, including through the use of terrorist listings.
Government commitments to address gun smuggling and trafficking.
The Government of Canada commitments to combat gun and gang violence and to counter the social conditions that lead to criminality.
Some jurisdictions that currently contract their policing services from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are considering alternative policing models, including the establishment of independent police services.
Individuals with a nexus to Canada have travelled, or attempted to travel abroad, to support terrorist organizations, including in Syria and Iraq. Some individuals have already returned to Canada from various conflict zones, while others may return in the future.
The low number of cannabis record suspensions ordered since the Act to provide no-cost, expedited record suspensions for simple possession of cannabis came into force.