A new disinformation campaign linked to the Chinese regime is targeting individuals based in Canada who are critical of Beijing, as well as their families, using tactics such as spreading AI-generated content to “intimidate, belittle, and harass” them, Global Affairs Canada says.
The latest “spamouflage” campaign is “more extensive” than the one reported in 2023, which targeted dozens of members of Parliament, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and several cabinet members, Global Affairs Canada said in a March 6 press release.
