The world is changing and becoming a more challenging place for Canada and Canadians. We are still living through the world’s worst pandemic; we are experiencing increasing security impacts from climate change, especially around emergencies caused by extreme weather events; our political fabric is being tested by those who espouse extremist views and are prepared to protest in ways that harm our economy and democracy; the rules-based international order is being threatened by the Russian invasion of Ukraine; and international actors are increasingly threatening our security through disinformation, influence campaigns and cyberattacks. The need for a coordinated approach within Canada is more important than ever before.

The Honourable Marco Mendicino, minister of public safety, sits down with CIGI Senior Fellow Maithili Mavinkurve and CIGI Managing Director Aaron Shull to discuss the changing threat landscape and the reimagining of national security and intelligence practices to better safeguard future economic growth, innovation, sovereignty and Canada’s national interests.