CSIS report flags India, China among countries linked to foreign interference in Canada

Canada’s intelligence agency says several foreign states, including India and China, continue to be active in interference and espionage efforts targeting Canada, according to its latest annual report.

The 2025 report from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) names India, China, Pakistan, Iran and Russia as countries engaged in activities such as foreign interference, intelligence gathering and influence operations. The findings are based on CSIS assessments of threats to national security.

According to the report, Chinese intelligence services have adapted their methods, including the use of fake job advertisements to approach individuals who may have access to sensitive or classified information. The agency says this tactic is aimed at recruiting or exploiting targets without raising suspicion.

CSIS also alleges that Russia continues to conduct espionage and spread disinformation, while Iran is linked to ongoing transnational repression activities. These actions, the report states, can include attempts to monitor, intimidate or silence individuals in Canada.

The report comes as Prime Minister Mark Carney has signalled interest in improving diplomatic and trade relations with both India and China. Carney visited China in January as part of efforts to strengthen strategic ties, but the CSIS findings indicate that security concerns remain.