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Time for a hard, public look at national security to avoid democratic backsliding

A report by the University of Ottawa's Task Force on National Security highlights how Canada needs to identify security risks, with mounting cases of threats against Canadian politicians, officials, and vulnerable groups.

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BY DAVID CRANE
June 20, 2022

Opinion | BY DAVID CRANE | June 20, 2022

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Time for a hard, public look at national security to avoid democratic backsliding

A report by the University of Ottawa's Task Force on National Security highlights how Canada needs to identify security risks, with mounting cases of threats against Canadian politicians, officials, and vulnerable groups.

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