Christopher Nardi
@christopher.bsky.social
The first official Christopher on Bluesky and user #1,341. National Post journalist reporting on Canada's shortest hill, in Ottawa. Whisky aficionado who stabs people (legally) for sport 🤺
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NEW from me: Russia-backed cybercriminals managed to hack into a Quebec municipality’s water treatment plant systems and gained covert access to critical functions like chlorine dosing and pressure settings before getting caught, according to Canada's cyber agency.
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Russian group hacked Quebec water treatment plant, gained access to control pumps and chlorine dosing: CSE
Russian cybercriminals managed to hack into a Quebec municipality's water treatment plant systems.
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June 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
NEW from me: Russia-backed cybercriminals managed to hack into a Quebec municipality’s water treatment plant systems and gained covert access to critical functions like chlorine dosing and pressure settings before getting caught, according to Canada's cyber agency.
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Good quote by former CDS Wayne Eyre from our 2 June @uottawa.ca event in the @nationalpost.bsky.social by @christopher.bsky.social:
"we've got to remember there are more Americans friendly to Canada than there are Canadians"
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"we've got to remember there are more Americans friendly to Canada than there are Canadians"
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Former top general warns against booing U.S. national anthem at sport events
Canada's former top general Wayne Eyre advised Canadians against burning bridges with their American neighbours.
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June 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Good quote by former CDS Wayne Eyre from our 2 June @uottawa.ca event in the @nationalpost.bsky.social by @christopher.bsky.social:
"we've got to remember there are more Americans friendly to Canada than there are Canadians"
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"we've got to remember there are more Americans friendly to Canada than there are Canadians"
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That hot person who reached out on LinkedIn or Indeed to offer you a job that feels “too good to be true”?
They may be a Chinese intelligence agent, warns Canada’s spy agency.
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They may be a Chinese intelligence agent, warns Canada’s spy agency.
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That hot person on LinkedIn offering you a 'too good to be true' job? It might be a Chinese spy
That hot person who reached out on LinkedIn or Indeed to offer you a job that feels "too good to be true"?
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June 4, 2026 at 11:38 AM
That hot person who reached out on LinkedIn or Indeed to offer you a job that feels “too good to be true”?
They may be a Chinese intelligence agent, warns Canada’s spy agency.
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They may be a Chinese intelligence agent, warns Canada’s spy agency.
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New from me: Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he wants his embattled lawful access Bill C-22 facilitating police and intelligence agencies’ ability to intercept and collect personal information to be law by June 19.
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Public safety minister wants police search powers bill to become law by June 19
Anandasangaree wants his bill facilitating police and intelligence agencies' ability to intercept personal information to be law by June 19.
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May 28, 2026 at 7:36 PM
New from me: Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree says he wants his embattled lawful access Bill C-22 facilitating police and intelligence agencies’ ability to intercept and collect personal information to be law by June 19.
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New from me: Some RCMP body cameras in Alberta and B.C. aren’t just recording people, they’re writing about them too.
The police force has been testing a new technology where artificial intelligence writes a draft report based on body camera audio of an interaction.
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The police force has been testing a new technology where artificial intelligence writes a draft report based on body camera audio of an interaction.
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RCMP quietly testing AI-drafted reports from body camera audio
Some RCMP body cameras in Alberta and B.C. aren't just recording people anymore.
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April 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM
New from me: Some RCMP body cameras in Alberta and B.C. aren’t just recording people, they’re writing about them too.
The police force has been testing a new technology where artificial intelligence writes a draft report based on body camera audio of an interaction.
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The police force has been testing a new technology where artificial intelligence writes a draft report based on body camera audio of an interaction.
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The thing that concerns me here is this statement: "we’re not seeing any connection right now with any foreign entity".
It might mean that it's not happening, but it might also mean that India has gotten better at hiding it, and the RCMP hasn't figured that out.
It might mean that it's not happening, but it might also mean that India has gotten better at hiding it, and the RCMP hasn't figured that out.
Not good. The Carney government cannot wish-cast foreign interference away. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
EXCLUSIVE: RCMP says no current clandestine activities in Canada linked to government of India
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says based on the information before him, there are no longer clandestine activities or transnational repression taking place in Canada that is linked to the government o...
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March 20, 2026 at 11:43 AM
The thing that concerns me here is this statement: "we’re not seeing any connection right now with any foreign entity".
It might mean that it's not happening, but it might also mean that India has gotten better at hiding it, and the RCMP hasn't figured that out.
It might mean that it's not happening, but it might also mean that India has gotten better at hiding it, and the RCMP hasn't figured that out.
The Liberal government is honking its final horn in its legal battle to validate its invocation of the exceptional powers of the Emergencies Act to deal with the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests.
My story about the Liberals seeking leave to appeal to the SCC:
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My story about the Liberals seeking leave to appeal to the SCC:
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Liberal government appeals Emergencies Act decisions to the Supreme Court
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government filed its application for leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in the hopes that the highest court in the land overturn two earlier decisions against ...
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March 17, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The Liberal government is honking its final horn in its legal battle to validate its invocation of the exceptional powers of the Emergencies Act to deal with the 2022 Freedom Convoy protests.
My story about the Liberals seeking leave to appeal to the SCC:
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My story about the Liberals seeking leave to appeal to the SCC:
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Brutal way to find out I’m not a global elite #grammarmatters
March 12, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Brutal way to find out I’m not a global elite #grammarmatters
Interesting: PM Mark Carney has announced a new deputy minister shuffle that effectively eliminates the title of National Security and Intelligence Advisor.Appoints a new PCO DM leading on Security and Intelligence though.
Hard to tell what, if anything, this will change
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Hard to tell what, if anything, this will change
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Prime Minister Carney announces changes in the senior ranks of the public service
These leadership changes support the strong, effective delivery of priorities and results for Canadians, while positioning the federal government to advance Canada’s interests and respond to the rapid...
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March 4, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Interesting: PM Mark Carney has announced a new deputy minister shuffle that effectively eliminates the title of National Security and Intelligence Advisor.Appoints a new PCO DM leading on Security and Intelligence though.
Hard to tell what, if anything, this will change
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Hard to tell what, if anything, this will change
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It was such a pleasure and an honour to be invited onto your great podcast, thank you!
🚨🎙️A new Secure Line is out! @stephaniecarvin.bsky.social , @leahwest-nsl.bsky.social and I talk to @christopher.bsky.social about reporting on national security issues in Canada. It's a fun romp, so you'll definitely want to have a listen :)
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March 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM
It was such a pleasure and an honour to be invited onto your great podcast, thank you!
NEW from me: India still one of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, @csiscanada tells me.
First time a security agency contradicts a senior government official who earlier this week said that activity from India is “not continuing”.
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First time a security agency contradicts a senior government official who earlier this week said that activity from India is “not continuing”.
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India still one of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, CSIS says
Canada's spy agency says India remains one of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage against Canada.
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March 2, 2026 at 1:46 AM
NEW from me: India still one of the main perpetrators of foreign interference and espionage in Canada, @csiscanada tells me.
First time a security agency contradicts a senior government official who earlier this week said that activity from India is “not continuing”.
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First time a security agency contradicts a senior government official who earlier this week said that activity from India is “not continuing”.
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Live view of me every time I receive a press release from "Liberal Party of Canada" in this era of rumoured floor crossings
February 27, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Live view of me every time I receive a press release from "Liberal Party of Canada" in this era of rumoured floor crossings
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With comments from me. It ends with “This seems to be bordering on the politicization of intelligence either from ignorance of the threat or blind opportunism — neither of which is good.”
February 26, 2026 at 12:36 PM
With comments from me. It ends with “This seems to be bordering on the politicization of intelligence either from ignorance of the threat or blind opportunism — neither of which is good.”
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Radio-Canada a parlé à plusieurs organismes qui déplorent l'inaccessibilité de la ministre fédérale de l'Immigration. Lena Diab suscite aussi des critiques au sein de son caucus : des collègues libéraux la jugent « dépassée » par ses dossiers. Excellent reportage de Laurence Martin et Yasmine Mehdi!
Où est la ministre fédérale de l’Immigration?
Le manque de visibilité de la ministre fédérale de l'Immigration, Lena Metlege Diab, suscite de vives préoccupations chez plusieurs intervenants.
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February 25, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Radio-Canada a parlé à plusieurs organismes qui déplorent l'inaccessibilité de la ministre fédérale de l'Immigration. Lena Diab suscite aussi des critiques au sein de son caucus : des collègues libéraux la jugent « dépassée » par ses dossiers. Excellent reportage de Laurence Martin et Yasmine Mehdi!
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Heat and motion sensors are showing up under Justice Department desks. Employees say it's 'creepy'
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Heat and motion sensors are showing up under Justice Department desks. Employees say it's 'creepy'
The devices are installed under employees' desks as well as in common workspaces.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Heat and motion sensors are showing up under Justice Department desks. Employees say it's 'creepy'
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After its highly criticized rollout of lawful access reform in the Strong Borders Act C-2 last spring, the Carney gov has gone back to the drawing board and will likely table a narrower bill focused on additional search powers for police and spy agencies.
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Liberals likely to table new, narrower lawful access bill after blowback to C-2: sources
After its highly criticized rollout of stalled bill C-2 last spring, the Liberal government has gone back to the drawing board.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:17 PM
After its highly criticized rollout of lawful access reform in the Strong Borders Act C-2 last spring, the Carney gov has gone back to the drawing board and will likely table a narrower bill focused on additional search powers for police and spy agencies.
My latest ⬇️
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My latest ⬇️
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NEW @citizenlab.ca report: Cellebrite Used on Kenyan Activist and Politician Boniface Mwangi
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Not Safe for Politics: Cellebrite Used on Kenyan Activist and Politician Boniface Mwangi - The Citizen Lab
Following the widely-condemned arrest in July 2025 of prominent Kenyan opposition voice Boniface Mwangi, the Citizen Lab analyzed artefacts from devices seized during the arrest. We found that Cellebr...
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February 17, 2026 at 1:03 PM
NEW @citizenlab.ca report: Cellebrite Used on Kenyan Activist and Politician Boniface Mwangi
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Il n’y aura finalement pas de tramway à Gatineau. Le gouvernement du Québec devait financer 60% du projet. Ces sommes devraient être redistribuées vers d’autres grands projets de transport en commun, ailleurs au Québec.
PRIMEUR | Québec tire la plogue sur le tramway de Gatineau
C'est la fin pour le projet de tramway de l'ouest de Gatineau.
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February 17, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Il n’y aura finalement pas de tramway à Gatineau. Le gouvernement du Québec devait financer 60% du projet. Ces sommes devraient être redistribuées vers d’autres grands projets de transport en commun, ailleurs au Québec.
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Aaand there you go: Trump’s sudden about-face on the most important Canada-US border crossing came after meeting with the billionaire family that owns the rival bridge. Nice scoop, confirming suspicions of everyone who has followed this file and is familiar with Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
Bridge Owner Lobbied Administration Before Trump Blasted Competing Span to Canada
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February 10, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Aaand there you go: Trump’s sudden about-face on the most important Canada-US border crossing came after meeting with the billionaire family that owns the rival bridge. Nice scoop, confirming suspicions of everyone who has followed this file and is familiar with Trump www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/w...
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February 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Exciting news: Postmedia is hiring a new Queen's Park reporter! Check out the details and apply at the link below:
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Accord commercial avec Taïwan : Ottawa accusé de retarder sa signature afin d'éviter de froisser Pékin. Excellent texte de Yasmine Mehdi! ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
Taïwan craint qu’Ottawa ne signe pas à cause de Pékin
Le représentant de Taïwan au Canada déplore qu'Ottawa tarde à signer une entente commerciale et soupçonne le gouvernement Carney de vouloir apaiser la Chine.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Accord commercial avec Taïwan : Ottawa accusé de retarder sa signature afin d'éviter de froisser Pékin. Excellent texte de Yasmine Mehdi! ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/222...
New from me: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security advisor said Russia’s information war against Canada is increasingly successful as more and more Canadians believe Ukraine began the war caused by Russia’s invasion in 2022.
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Russia's information war against Canada increasingly successful, top security official says
Prime Minister Mark Carney's national security advisor said Russia's information war against Canada is increasingly successful.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:10 PM
New from me: Prime Minister Mark Carney’s national security advisor said Russia’s information war against Canada is increasingly successful as more and more Canadians believe Ukraine began the war caused by Russia’s invasion in 2022.
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The Canadian government estimates there are nearly 2,500 businesses or people in Canada working surreptitiously on behalf of foreign states to influence local politics and governments who will need to register publicly.
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Estimated 2,500 undeclared foreign agents operate in Canada: Ottawa
The federal government estimates there are nearly 2,500 businesses or people in Canada working surreptitiously on behalf of foreign states.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:47 PM
The Canadian government estimates there are nearly 2,500 businesses or people in Canada working surreptitiously on behalf of foreign states to influence local politics and governments who will need to register publicly.
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