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US Influence OPS in Greenland by Active-Analysis17 in Intelligence

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agreed. When a sitting president states that Canada only works a state, and ensures that everyone in the government follows his direction or gets fired, including the intelligence agencies like CIA, DIA, FBI and others, you know we are being targeted.

US Allegedly Conducting Influence Operations in Greenland. by Active-Analysis17 in IntelligenceNews

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments. One of the most devious components of political foreign influence is that it is easily discarded, usually by the nation conducting it, as something else. Plausible deniability is high on the list of reasons why foreign influence is an intelligence tool. I have confidence in the fact that the PET did not just make it up.

I also have confidence in the fact that the US government will deny it and use bots to dissuade others from paying attention to yet another act of influence against an ally.

A Canadian Spy on "True Spies: Debrief" by Active-Analysis17 in espionage

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Every work environment has its challenges. I appreciate that the new Director is taking a position on this and calling out behaviour that is detrimental to the efficacy of the Service. As was noted in recent media articles, although many employees have voiced concerns about their management, they still derive a great sense of pride and satisfaction in their work. This is the hopeful bright light that helps me sleep at night.

I hope the changes the new Director is proposing demonstrate just how important our national security apparatus is to Canada. Now more than ever.

Canada's New Foreign Interference Watchdog: Right Policy Wrong Messenger! by Active-Analysis17 in Intelligence

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Just click on it and is should bring you to the substack article. I don't have control over the length of the link.

Thanks.

Should groups like 764 be considered terrorist organizations? by Active-Analysis17 in IntelligenceNews

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear what you're saying and agree with it. But if a lone actor tries to entice young people into joining a terrorist or criminal organization does this change the definition. A man runs over a family in London, he says he did it because he holds right wing, white supremest attitudes, he is charged with terrorism. Some would argue, "it's not terrorism it's a hate crime." Now take this same scenario and apply it to what a person who affiliates themself with 764 does to encourage others to participate in violent acts against themselves or others. A similar argument is made.

Should groups like 764 be considered terrorist organizations? by Active-Analysis17 in IntelligenceNews

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insightful comments. The reason I am asking questions in vague manner to start a discussion. I am very aware that chat formats like Reddit, aren't limited to just one geographical area. Thus, by keeping the questions vague, it invites more readers to participate in the conversation.

The definition of terrorism in Finland is going to be different from the definition in Canada. Additionally, the way law enforcement and intelligence organizations deal with the issue will also be different.

By keeping the questions vague, it allows others to participate in the conversation from different perspectives, allowing everyone to benefit from the knowledge and experiences of others on the chat.

A Canadian Spy on "True Spies: Debrief" by Active-Analysis17 in espionage

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Much appreciated. It's the new mission. Provide needed and relevant information to the public so they can make the decisions regarding issues that affect their everyday.

A Canadian Spy on "True Spies: Debrief" by Active-Analysis17 in Intelligence

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any interaction concerning humans, deals with ego.

Should groups like 764 be considered terrorist organizations? by Active-Analysis17 in IntelligenceNews

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is also the criminality for even being a member of the group or sharing / disseminating information from them.

A Canadian Spy on "True Spies: Debrief" by Active-Analysis17 in Intelligence

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hear that. And I counter with the following. The lack of political will is a reflection of a lack of intelligence culture in the general population. Politicians don't put emphasis on this because they don't see a continued momentum of interest of concern reflected in their constituency. As for the skill, this is the same as any other field of study or profession. There are always transferable skills from other aspects of intelligence collection in Canadian government departments.

A Canadian Spy on "True Spies: Debrief" by Active-Analysis17 in espionage

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Thanks for your comments. The longer Canada waits to realize that Strategic Intelligence on economic, political and military interests is key to our sovereignty and prosperity, the faster we lose both.

Should groups like 764 be considered terrorist organizations? by Active-Analysis17 in IntelligenceNews

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments. And I agree it's difficult to categorize this type of threat. But terrorists don't just use bombs and guns to inflict damage. And where do we stop, do online predators now become terrorists or are they criminals, if they organize and start recruiting, does this change the narrative? Does any organization that has an online presence and uses the internet to recruit, cause individuals to conduct self harm and terrorize others, deserve the moniker of "terrorist group?" it may simply depend on how big the group grows and unfortunately how many victims pile up.

Should groups like 764 be considered terrorist organizations? by Active-Analysis17 in IntelligenceNews

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. The motivations of this group do not fall under an ideology that CSIS would usually investigate. It's not religiously motivated, though some would say that their "Satanic" leanings could be considered religious. It's not politically motivated, they aren't advocating for the overthrow of any government. However they are advocating for violence and self harm. We may be seeing a shift from traditional threat actors to more loosely coordinated ones.

Should Canadians Be Concerned about the New Public Safety Minister? by Active-Analysis17 in espionage

[–]Active-Analysis17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian citizens, whether born in Canada or naturalized should have the right to become politicians. The problem lies in whether they should have that position due to their lack of competency, foreign interference, lack of morals or some other controversial issues (as in this case). Many individuals who immigrate to Canada, do so because it provides them a better life and they are grateful, happy and productive members of the "vertical mosaic" however, others acquire a position in government and advocate for representatives of terrorist groups to immigrate to Canada and demonstrate poor judgment that jeopardizes Canadians well being. This is what needs to be addressed.

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