CSIS director says Alberta referendum vulnerable to foreign interference

CBC: The head of Canada’s intelligence agency says Alberta’s potential secession vote is susceptible to disinformation and foreign interference from players like Russia.

…Rogers said it’s hard to predict the landscape, adding Russia is an actor that “has regularly across the world sought to amplify divisive narratives, to sow distrust in institutions, and has shown proclivity to looking at democratic processes.”

“I think it’s wise to be mindful of that and for Canadians to be mindful of that, Albertans in particular, as they exercise their political rights in the referendum,” he said…

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