Sensitive Technology Research and Affiliations of Concern

Canada’s world-class research ecosystem is defined by excellence and its open and collaborative nature. This openness can make it a target for foreign influence that increases the potential for research and development efforts to be misappropriated to the detriment of national security. For example, the illicit transfer of knowledge – especially in transformational research areas such as AI, quantum computing, and genetic engineering that could have dual-use applications for military and surveillance purposes – poses major challenges to Canada and its allies.