The Trust Series: Exploring Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FON1-E55)

Product code: FON1-E55

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March 31, 2026

Virtual

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

Bilingual, with interpretation in both official languages

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Overview

Delivery method

Delivery method

Online

Duration

Duration

1.5 hours

Audience

Audience

All public servants at all levels

 

Description

Foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI) is not simply “fake news” from abroad. It involves sophisticated, coordinated operations designed to undermine a country's national security. Whereas foreign espionage targets state secrets, FIMI weakens social cohesion and erodes the fabric of public trust.

This informative event will convene representatives from government and civil society to examine why foreign threat actors engage in FIMI , the tactics they deploy, and the many impacts on Canadian institutions and society.

Participants will learn how to better recognize the underlying patterns of FIMI and how it affects their work as public servants.

Learn more about The Trust Series.

 

Speakers

  • Sébastien Aubertin-Giguère, Associate Assistant Deputy Minister and National Counter Foreign Interference Coordinator, Public Safety Canada
  • Saliou Babou, Director, Rapid Response Mechanism, Global Affairs Canada
  • Margot Hardy, Investigator at Graphika

 

Moderator

  • Vanessa Vermette, Vice-President, Innovation, Policy and Skills Development, Canada School of Public Service
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