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Transnational repression, where foreign governments target individuals or groups in Canada, is a growing concern. Several reports highlight the issue, including Freedom House's "Transnational Repression in Canada" case study and reports from The Citizen Lab focusing on digital transnational repression. These reports document how foreign governments harass, intimidate, and undermine activists and dissidents residing in Canada, often through digital means.
Key aspects of transnational repression in Canada include:
Targeting of diasporas:
Foreign governments target individuals and groups within Canada who are part of diasporas or who are seen as critical of their regimes.
Digital transnational repression:
The use of digital technologies for surveillance, harassment, and intimidation, including online harassment, doxing, and the dissemination of misinformation.
Impact on individuals and communities:
Transnational repression can cause significant psychological harm, fear, and anxiety among targeted individuals, leading to self-censorship and social isolation. It can also erode trust and create division within communities.
Canadian government responses:
The Canadian government has taken steps to address foreign interference, including the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, and the establishment of a rapid response mechanism for foreign interference.
Role of technology companies:
Reports highlight the importance of requiring transparency from technology companies regarding how they respond to government requests to remove content or access user information, and the need to examine the role of private sector actors in facilitating digital transnational repression.
Lack of adequate support for victims:
Some reports indicate that victims of transnational repression often feel unsupported and that their concerns are not adequately addressed by law enforcemen