National security strategy coming today will include focus on safeguarding economy

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Bronskill, J. (2026, October 29). National security strategy coming today will include focus on safeguarding economy. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/national-security-strategy-coming-today-will-include-focus-on-safeguarding-economy/article_ede0e60e-72a9-548a-a081-5e0a92a3a52a.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-29 · by Jim Bronskill

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The Liberal government will release a national security strategy today that emphasizes protecting the economy from various threats such as espionage and foreign interference. David Morrison, an adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney, stated that the document aims to strengthen Canada’s defenses against multiple security challenges. The strategy is expected to cover issues like Arctic security, shifting global alliances, and intelligence needs in a changing world, expanding on the last major policy from 2004.
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On October 29, 2026, the Liberal government of Canada released a new national security strategy aimed at safeguarding the country's economy and addressing traditional security threats such as espionage, foreign interference, and terrorism. David Morrison, a diplomatic and international affairs adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney, had previously stated that the strategy would bolster defenses against various security challenges. The Privy Council Office confirmed the strategy will enhance Canada’s focus on economic security, reflecting growing concerns about economic vulnerabilities in an increasingly volatile global environment. This marks a significant update since the last overarching national security policy, Securing an Open Society, was released by the Liberal government under Paul Martin in 2004.

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Jim Bronskill
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Canada House of Commons Liberal OTTAWA Privy Council Office

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Canada GPE · 4× Liberal NORP · 2× David Morrison PERSON · 1× House of Commons ORG · 1× Mark Carney PERSON · 1× Mélany Gauvin PERSON · 1× OTTAWA GPE · 1× Paul Martin PERSON · 1× Privy Council Office ORG · 1× The Canadian Press ORG · 1×

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David Morrison, diplomatic and international affairs adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney, recently told a House of Commons committee the strategy looks to bolster Canada’s defences against an array of security threats.
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🔮 The long-awaited strategy is also expected to discuss the handling of traditional security threats, including espionage, foreign interference and terrorism.

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The Liberal government plans to release a national security strategy today that maps out plans to safeguard Canada’s economy. asserted
that → plan → economy
The long-awaited strategy is also expected to discuss the handling of traditional security threats, including espionage, foreign interference and terrorism. asserted
strategy → await → espionage
David Morrison, diplomatic and international affairs adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney, recently told a House of Commons committee the strategy looks to bolster Canada’s defences against an array of security threats. asserted
strategy → tell → threats
Privy Council Office spokesperson Mélany Gauvin said recently the strategy would increase Canada’s focus on economic security. asserted
strategy → say → security
In 2004, the Liberal government led by Paul Martin released Securing an Open Society, the most recent overarching national security policy. asserted
government → lead → Society
The new policy is likely to address shifting global alliances, Arctic security and Canada’s intelligence needs in a volatile world. asserted
policy → address → world
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2026. asserted
report → publish → Press
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