Canada Unveils First National Security Strategy In Over 20 Years – bernama

Canada Unveils First National Security Strategy In Over 20 Years  bernama

Canada, Mark Carney, national security strategy, Canadian sovereignty, Europe HAMILTON, Oct 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched "The Plan for a Stronger Canada" on Thursday, the country's first national security strategy in more than two decades, according to a statement from his office, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. It said the plan reflects "profound new realities," citing an eroding rules-based international order and new threats to Canadian sovereignty, from cyberattacks to the "weaponisation of trade deals." "The line between economic security and national security has disappeared," it said. The plan sets out five priorities: strengthening economic security and resilience; advancing a "disciplined foreign policy" that diversifies partnerships; rebuilding the Canadian Armed Forces; protecting Canadians from criminal and national security threats; and modernising intelligence capabilities.

On defence, the government said it will build a stronger domestic defence industrial base, accelerate procurement, and strengthen Arctic security while contributing to stability in the Indo-Pacific, the West Asia and beyond. The plan also commits to intensifying efforts against foreign interference, espionage, violent extremism and transnational organised crime, including sabotage, extortion, money laundering, and sanctions evasion. It pledges to strengthen Canada's sovereign intelligence capabilities, deepen intelligence partnerships, and update legal authorities "while safeguarding Canadians' rights." "In a rapidly changing, more dangerous, more divided world, Canada must have the capacity to defend our sovereignty, the resilience to withstand