CANADALAND Canada's Top Spy Exposes Himself
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Nov 19, 2025 
Douglas Soltys, Editor-in-chief of BetaKit, joins CSIS Director Daniel Rogers as he breaks his silence for the first time at a public press conference. They delve into alarming youth radicalization trends, with nearly 10% of terrorism inquiries involving minors. Rogers discusses the ongoing espionage threats posed by China and the complexities of data sovereignty. The conversation also explores the strategic significance of the Arctic and CSIS's evolving focus on Iranian intelligence, shedding light on national security's pressing challenges.
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Spy Chief Steps Into Public Light
- CSIS director Daniel Rogers broke precedent by publicly speaking to signal threats and readiness.
- His appearance aims to shift CSIS from secretive to a more public-facing, trust-building posture.
Rising Youth Extremism And Foreign Threats
- Rogers warned youth radicalization is rising and foreign states still actively target Canada.
- He named China, Russia, and Iran as persistent intelligence and threat vectors.
Russian Networks Exploit Canadian Supply Chains
- CSIS flagged illicit Russian procurement networks using front companies to buy Canadian tech for military use.
- Rogers said CSIS warned companies and disrupted some of these procurement efforts.
