Artur Wilczynski, a retired Canadian senior official with extensive experience in foreign affairs, intelligence, and security, joins Stephen Staley to discuss Canada's first national security strategy in 20 years. He examines the document's broad framework while critiquing its lack of specificity on key threats, particularly those facing Canada's Jewish community. Wilczynski addresses the need for enhanced intelligence capabilities, lawful access tools, and greater government transparency about security threats. He also explores balancing sovereignty with maintaining crucial Five Eyes intelligence partnerships amid evolving U.S. relations.

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