Security at Home | Canada, the United States, and an Ascendant China

This second session focused on Chinese security threats closer to North America. It will examine Chinese hostile activities against Canada and the United States, including foreign interference, espionage, economic-based threats, disinformation, and cyber-attacks. Panelists will explore how Canada and the United States can establish a common front against these activities.
• Thomas Juneau, Associate Professor, School of Public and International Affairs, University of Ottawa
• Nicole Giles, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister and Deputy Director, Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Canadian Security Intelligence Service
• Craig Singleton, Senior Director, China Program, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
• Robert Daly, Director, Kissinger Institute on China and the United States
• Wesley Wark (moderator), Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation
This conference was held on May 10, 2024 in collaboration with the Wilson Center to host “Canada, the United States, and an Ascendant China”, the second conference in the Slater Family US-Canada Policy Series. Through discussions covering security, avenues for international cooperation, trade, and human rights, the conference highlighted strategies for addressing China’s rise on the world stage.
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