Neil Bisson

That's a whole other issue.

But as usual, I'm Phil Gursky, along with Al Trudenik and Neil Bisson.

We're here in our virtual bar talking about the usual national security issues.

And as we've said a million times, guys, there's all this news out there on what's happening on the national security front, both here in Canada and internationally.

So, you know, it's there.

It's still an insider threat problem that we've got to take a look at and always be vigilant for.

Further to your point too, Neil, if he's the director of the BND, he has access to everything, right? You talk about worker bees, worker bees are specialized.

We work our certain part of the hive.

Security concerns Vigneault is among several intelligence and China experts who have expressed concern over the past year about Chinese EVs set to enter the Canadian market.

In April, former SAIS officer Neil Bisson told the House of Commons Industry Committee that Chinese manufactured EVs serve not only as potential eyes and ears for Beijing, but also pose a threat to Canada's electric grid.

He said the cars introduce potential avenues of exploitation.

including data collection, system access, or disruption, once connected to critical infrastructure.

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I'm Phil the Gimp, G- Gimp, Gimp Worsley Gursky, along with Al Grizzly Tredunick and Neil the Chair Abyssal.

Gentlemen, the leaves are turning, the NHL's back, and we're back in the bar, although we're not drinking alcohol at 11:00.

Although it probably is noon somewhere, I guess.

It's always 5:00 somewhere.

5:00.

I don't buy that you've got a beer going, Neil.

Mm.

Hello, and welcome to another episode of Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up.

I'm your host, Neil Bisson, a retired intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and the director of the Global Intelligence Knowledge Network.

Each week, I take the latest headlines dealing with espionage, sabotage, national security and terrorism, provide you with the insights, analysis, and intelligence to better understand how the shadowy world of intelligence affects your business, your country, and your safety.

It's been another busy week, from a report on CSIS by ANSIRA on activities that consider criminal offenses to Japan discussing a foreign intelligence service of their own.