The CCP's Unrestricted Warfare in Canada
Overview
DID YOU KNOW?
Foreign interference linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is reshaping aspects of Canada’s information environment—subtly influencing institutions, communities, and the quality of democratic discourse.
Join our panel of experts as they analyze how these influence activities operate, why they matter, and their implications for Canada’s policy and security landscape. A Q&A session will follow, giving you the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
• Inside the CCP’s global influence strategy: from soft power to “silent warfare”
• Evolving engagements with Canadian leaders: what is changing, and why it matters
• Interference tactics examined: narrative manipulation, lawfare, psychological pressure
• Digital frontlines: cybersecurity risks associated with state-linked operations
Why Attend?
Gain evidence-based insights into how these dynamics shape public life—and their implications for Canada’s resilience, governance, and future.
Panel Speakers:
Garry Clement: Former RCMP Investigator, CAMS, CFE, CFCS, FIS, CCI, CCIA (Author), Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer, MTFX Group | VersaBank
David Matas: International Human Rights Lawyer, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
Dean Baxedale: CEO of Optimum Publishing International and China Democracy Fund
Maria Cheung: Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Social Work, University of Manitoba
Organized by:
Choose Humanity (NFP Org) and Choose Humanity Club, University of Toronto https://gjw.us/choosehumanity
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Highlights
- In person
- Paid parking
- Doors at 1:00 PM
Location
Council Chamber, Toronto City Hall
100 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Canada
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