Insight Monitor Dispatches
Hello, Insight Monitor subscribers, and welcome to another eventful week in the world of foreign affairs and international security. I’ve got a bit of news to share from the last few weeks, so let’s get into it.
Secure Line Podcast
First, I’m excited to share that my new podcast, co-hosted with Stephanie Carvin and Leah West, is out now! In Secure Line, we take a deep dive into the world of intelligence, security, and global threats with expert analysis and unfiltered discussions. Whether you're a policy insider, an academic, or just security-curious, we break down the big issues shaping Canada and beyond. Our first episode, Putting Makeup on a Bear in a Closet, featured Justin Ling and Thomas Juneau unpacking intelligence challenges in Canada during a second Trump Presidency. In our second episode, we tackled foreign interference, exploring the findings of Canada’s public inquiry. Subscribe and stay tuned as we continue to dissect the most pressing security issues with insight, expertise, and a touch of irreverence. You can find us on all major podcasting platforms including Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Podcasts.
The podcast also got picked up and quoted for this National Observer article, citing both me and guest Thomas Juneau on the security and intelligence relationship between Canada and the United States.
Polievre Declines Security Briefings
I had the chance to share my thoughts on Pierre Polievre’s refusal to receive classified briefings on foreign interference with Alex Boutilier of Global News, along with both of my Secure Line co-hosts, Leah and Stephanie. I had this to say about the issue: “It’s confusing to me that someone who wants to be the prime minister of Canada would turn down information about the country’s security, particularly at a time when the country is facing significant terrorism, foreign interference, and other threats. Surely, greater knowledge of the threats facing Canada would be an asset in crafting policy and running a successful campaign. Turning down this information is a disservice to himself, his party, and, ultimately, Canadian voters.”
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Yesterday, I also published a quick analysis of the money laundering problem in Canada, of course inspired by the “deal” Canada struck with Trump over the tariffs issue. Have a read:
Tariffs and Terrorism Listings
I also spoke to a few different media outlets yesterday about the tariffs/terrorism listings issue. With La Presse, we discussed how long it would take to list these entities. It could be days or weeks, and likely something that could happen within the 30-day timeframe set out in the deal. Others wanted to know about the legality or lawfulness of the listing itself. While I think that we’re on safe ground listing the cartels as terrorist organizations, what happens when Trump tells us to list something else, like Antifa or Black Lives Matter?
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