Bonus Episode - November 14, 2025 - CSIS Director's Annual Speech

CSIS Director Dan Rogers delivers a high-stakes assessment, detailing the three core threats currently facing Canada in a world of intense competition and rising polarization. The speech breaks down the shift in violent extremism, noting its online amplification and the alarming rate of investigations involving minors under 18. Rogers confirms that Transnational Repression involves foreign states running operations to counter lethal threats against Canadian citizens, specifically naming actors like Iran, China, and India. Crucially, Rogers warns that espionage targets have moved to Canada's private sector, university research, and the Arctic. The Director concludes by highlighting the urgent threat posed by sophisticated cyber attacks and Artificial Intelligence (AI)