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WE'RE CREATING A RECORD OF THREATS AGAINST CANADIAN CITIZENS FROM FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS.


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Digital Public Square is collecting stories of foreign interference. Whether you
have been directly harassed or feel threatened by impacts on your community,
your story can help create better resources and support networks for victims.

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WHAT IS FOREIGN INTERFERENCE AND TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION?

Foreign interference is a term for actions taken by foreign governments in
Canada. This can include influencing politicians, spreading disinformation, and
transnational repression. Foreign interference harms Canadian society and
institutions.

Digital Public Square is responding to transnational repression of communities
in Canada. Transnational repression is when foreign governments act to
intimidate, silence, or harass people outside of their borders.

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Coming to a new country is no easy feat, and is made only more challenging by
harassment, intimidation, and threats. Here are some resources that may make
your journey a little easier.

Use these resources to access law enforcement, mental health, settlement, and
community support if you encounter harassment, threats, or intimidation from a
foreign government.

How to Report

Use these resources to report harassment, intimidation, or threats from a
foreign government to law enforcement. The RCMP, CSIS, CSE and CBSA all have
telephone and online reporting mechanisms for these purposes. Web pages included
are only available in English and French.


TO REPORT SUSPICIOUS INCIDENTS WHICH MAY BE OF CONCERN TO NATIONAL SECURITY

Contact the RCMP’s National Security Information Network at 1-800-420-5805, by
email at RCMP.NSIN-RISN.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, or by web form.


TO REPORT NON-URGENT POTENTIAL NATIONAL SECURITY THREATS OR SUSPICIOUS
ACTIVITIES

Contact CSIS at 613-993-9620, or 1-800-267-7685, or by completing the web form. 


TO REPORT NON-URGENT POTENTIAL CYBER SECURITY THREATS OR INCIDENTS

Contact the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security at 1-833-CYBER-88
(1-833-292-3788) or complete a form through the online portal. 


TO REPORT NON-URGENT SUSPICIOUS CROSS-BORDER ACTIVITIES

Contact CBSA’s Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060. 


TO REPORT A THREAT OR IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 9-1-1 OR CONTACT LOCAL POLICE.


IF ALL ELSE FAILS, SAFEGUARD DEFENDERS, AN NGO FOCUSED ON TRANSNATIONAL
REPRESSION, HAS AN EMAIL ADDRESS FOR VICTIMS WHO ARE UNSURE HOW AND WHERE TO
REPORT THEIR INCIDENT OF TRANSNATIONAL REPRESSION. YOU CAN EMAIL THEM AT
INFO@SAFEGUARDDEFENDERS.COM

Mental Health Support

Harassment, intimidation, and threats from foreign governments can cause serious
mental health impacts. Use these resources to access mental health support in
your region.


BC MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINE (24/7)

Call 310-6789 (no area code needed)


CONNEXONTARIO HELPLINE

Call 1-866-531-2600 (toll-free) for free and confidential health services
information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental
illness or gambling.


ALBERTA MENTAL HEALTH LINE

Call 1-877-303-2642 (toll-free) 24/7, staffed by mental health professionals


QUEBEC SOCIAL 811

Call 8-1-1. Available 24/7, connects you to a free confidential telephone
consultation service for Quebec residents to connect with a psychosocial worker
quickly. Service available in French and English.


FOR SOME OF THESE HOTLINES, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH AN INTERPRETER
FOR THE LANGUAGE OF YOUR CHOICE IF YOU CAN SAY THE NAME OF THE LANGUAGE CLEARLY
IN ENGLISH. (E.G. SAY “CANTONESE” IF YOU SPEAK CANTONESE, OR “MANDARIN” IF YOU
SPEAK “MANDARIN”)

Settlement Services

Need help immigrating to Canada or settling into your community? Use these
services in your region for support.


S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (BC) 

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a Canadian social services organization headquartered in
Vancouver, British Columbia. First founded in 1973 by several people from Hong
Kong, it now serves many new immigrants from different backgrounds, particularly
those from mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong.


ISS OF BC (SIMPLIFIED CHINESE LINK)

Founded in 1968, ISS of BC strives to serve all newcomers to British Columbia.
Services offered aim to support new immigrants’ settlement, English language
needs, seeking employment and achieving career ambitions. 


CFSO (ON) (TRADITIONAL CHINESE)

Ontario-based settlement services with an Asian focus, CFSO aims to build a safe
and cohesive community by providing quality counselling, settlement, disability
and special needs services.

Community Organizations

Looking to connect with others from your community? Consider these cultural
organizations in your region.


VANCOUVER KAIFONG ASSOCIATION

A non-profit community organization founded at the end of 2020, aimed at
preserving Hong Konger identity and supporting new arrivals from Hong Kong.


HONGKONGER COMMUNITY CENTER TORONTO

A hub for HongKongers residing in Toronto to support each other and preserve
HongKongers cultural identity, they provide a regular meet up on the last
Saturday of every month. 


TORONTO HONG KONG PARENTS GROUP

Founded by a group of parents who have emigrated from Hong Kong to Toronto, the
group seeks to help Hong Kong students and refugee claimants with their
settlement, living, and legal support in Canada, particularly in Ontario.


CHINESE CULTURAL CENTRE OF GREATER TORONTO (CCC)

The CCC seeks to be a hub for people of all ages and backgrounds, while
promoting and preserving Chinese culture and heritage.


EAST TURKISTAN ASSOCIATION OF CANADA

Previously the Uyghur Canadian Association and the East Turkistan Cultural
Centre, this Toronto-based association was founded in 2018, and is active in
providing a sense of community for Uyghurs in Canada and advocacy.


TIBETAN CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE

Based in Toronto, the Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre serves as a community
organization for the Tibetan diaspora residing in the city, sharing Tibetan
arts, culture and heritage with the wider Canadian society.


TAIWANESE CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF TORONTO

A non-profit organization that aims to provide Taiwanese residing in Toronto
with opportunities to bond and celebrate major festivities like mid-autumn
festival and lunar new year. 

Learn More About Transnational Repression

Authoritarian countries use a variety of tactics to intimidate, silence, and
harass people outside their borders. The articles below explore some examples.


CHINA: “ON MY CAMPUS, I AM AFRAID”: CHINA'S TARGETING OF OVERSEAS STUDENTS
STIFLES RIGHTS - AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

This Amnesty International report shows how China surveils and pressures
overseas Chinese students. The state’s pressure limits Chinese students' freedom
of speech and assembly. (Available in English, traditional and simplified
Chinese)


【分析】僑民社區是外國干預、跨國鎮壓最大受害群體

This Radio Canada International article discusses current Canadian laws
responding to transnational repression. The article also shows how foreign
interference and transnational repression affect Chinese-Canadian communities.
(Available in traditional and simplified Chinese)


WHY A TACTIC USED BY CZARS IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE

This New York Times article presents the history of transnational repression
globally. Perpetrators include Russia in the 1800s to modern China, Iran, and
other countries. The article also discusses what host countries can do.
(Available in English, traditional and simplified Chinese)

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HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR THREATS FROM A FOREIGN
GOVERNMENT IN YOUR COMMUNITY?

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I have friends or family who have
I have heard of it happening, but not to anyone I know personally
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WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR COMMUNITY TO HAVE ACCESS
TO?

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Police and law enforcement
Mental health services
Grassroots community support
Immigration and settlement services
Access to local political representatives


DO YOU KNOW WHO TO REPORT HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, OR THREATS FROM FOREIGN
GOVERNMENTS TO?

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I have a rough idea, but not sure
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WHICH OF THESE GROUPS DO YOU IDENTIFY WITH?

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Tibetan
Uyghur
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