Laura Dawson

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Beyond the border – Disrupting criminal networks

Beyond the border – Disrupting criminal networks

Securing Canada’s borders requires more than checking passports and inspecting cargo. Criminal networks exploit jurisdictional gaps, divide their operations among multiple players, and adapt quickly to enforcement efforts. Some also intersect with state-sponsored operations, blurring the line between transnational organized crime and national security threats. Countering them requires more than stronger border enforcement — it demands a coordinated approach to...

Whether it’s President Harris or President Trump, Canada will have an uphill battle after the U.S. election

Whether it’s President Harris or President Trump, Canada will have an uphill battle after the U.S. election

Let’s recognize that U.S. President Joe Biden performed the rarest of political acts this weekend, deciding to put the needs of his country ahead of his own personal interests. No matter your nationality or party affiliation, you must be moved by this courageous act of leadership. Leaders of U.S. allies from Tokyo to Ottawa heaved a collective sigh of relief...