The range of national security threats, both new and traditional, now facing Canada changes the risk spectrum that Canada must address. This enhanced risk spectrum will require clear directions and priorities if Canada is to manage emergent risks, combined with traditional risks, in a way that mitigates their impact on Canada’s residents and on its sovereignty as an independent and democratic country. Canada’s response to this new risk spectrum requires a “society-wide” commitment. The authors suggest recommendations that should be considered as part of this response.
This thematic report is part of the Reimagining a Canadian National Security Strategy project. A special report by the project’s co-directors analyzes Canada’s new national security outlook and proposes a security strategy for Canada.
