Adedokun Waliyu 
In today’s Big Story podcast, last week, a “spat” between China and Canada resulted in the expulsion of diplomats from both countries. It was the latest episode in a low-heat diplomatic conflict that’s been simmering for years. Each new development, be it takeovers, arrests, allegations of election interference, or threats of retaliation, only serves to heighten the likelihood of future incidents.
Stephanie Carvin is a former national security analyst, associate professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, and author of “Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada’s National Security.”
“Between the foreign interference, which is not just against democratic institutions, but also against Canadian communities, we’re getting a better understanding of how this actually works,” says Carvin about China-Canada relations.
So, how did China and Canada reach this point? What have we learned in the past few months about China’s goals when it comes to Canada? What measures has Canada implemented to safeguard our democracy from outside interference? And what can we anticipate if China chooses to retaliate?
