The Hidden War Over Canada’s Elections

In this episode of Global Truth Desk, we examine the growing threat of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic institutions.A public inquiry launched in 2024 revealed that multiple foreign states attempted to influence Canada’s 2019 and 2021 federal elections through covert networks, disinformation campaigns, and pressure on diaspora communities.While investigators concluded that these efforts did not change which party formed the government, they exposed a deeper problem: the vulnerability of modern democracies to foreign influence.This episode explores:• Which foreign states are most active in targeting Canada• How intelligence agencies like CSIS and the RCMP detect interference networks• Why diaspora communities are often the primary targets• The role of social media and disinformation campaigns• Why interference remained hidden for years• The challenge of exposing intelligence evidence publicly• Whether democracies can defend themselves in the digital ageForeign interference is not always about changing election results.Sometimes the goal is far more dangerous:to weaken trust in democracy itself.You’re listening to Global Truth Desk — investigations into geopolitics, intelligence operations, and the hidden mechanics of global power.