ViewpointsOpinionOttawa’s Foreign Interference Bill a Welcome First Step, but Questions Remain00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintPublic Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc speaks to reporters in the foyer of the House of Commons on May 6, 2024, announcing newly proposed legislation aimed at countering foreign interference in Canada. The Canadian Press/Spencer ColbyPhil Gurski5/7/2024|Updated: 5/8/20240:00X 1CommentaryDoes the Canadian government finally “get” intelligence?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentPhil GurskiAuthorPhil Gurski spent 32 years working at Canadian intelligence agencies and is a specialist in terrorism. He is the author of six books on terrorism.Author’s Selected ArticlesClampdown on Christians in China: Christianity With ‘Chinese Characteristics’?Oct 28, 2025Beware Beijing’s Subtle Propaganda Offensive on Western PlatformsOct 12, 2025China’s Political and Cyber Warfare: Why Canada Needs to Wake Up NowSep 08, 2025The Threat From Far-Right Extremists Pales in Comparison to Jihadi TerrorismJul 14, 2025