MP Concerned Over Outdated Canadian National Security Policy, China Threat Omission

The MP says Canada’s National Security Policy hasn’t been updated since 2004, and doesn’t make any reference to authoritarian states such as China and Russia.

A sign for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service building is shown in Ottawa on May 14, 2013. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick

An MP has expressed concerns about Canada’s outdated National Security Policy and its notable omission of any reference to the security threats posed by the Chinese regime.

This issue came to light during the House of Commons Science and Research Committee meeting on Oct. 23.