Luciano Cedone and Brian Claman discuss foreign interference in Canada through the lens of transnational repression - foreign governments intimidating people in Canada, pressuring families overseas, and using proxy or criminal networks to carry out violence without deploying agents on Canadian soil.

They argue this is an attack on Canadian sovereignty and note CSIS has identified it as a national security concern, while government response seems to be indifferent and politically constrained.

The conversation cites the March 10, 2026 shooting at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto and the June 11, 2026 high-risk warrant execution in North York during which Toronto Police constable Mark Pinizzotto was shot and later died, emphasizing real-world consequences even if foreign direction is unproven.

They highlight Canada’s low perceived  ...