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Jul 6
17m 14s

The Canadian spy agency you may not have...

THE GLOBE AND MAIL
About this episode
A recent report from the Communications Security Establishment, Canada’s electronic eavesdropping agency, revealed it conducted cyberattacks to disrupt the online fentanyl supply chain. The report also detailed the agency’s growth; its budget will surpass $2-billion in 2026–27, up from just over $1-billion in 2024–25. The organization is one of the two main ... Show More
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