2021 cyberattacks from Chinese hackers targeted Canadian parliamentarians, prompting Genuis and McKay to call for a protocol to inform lawmakers of such threats.

Canadian MPs Garnett Genuis and John McKay expressed concerns during a federal inquiry about delayed notifications regarding cyberattacks from Chinese hackers in 2021, which targeted parliamentarians involved with the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. They emphasized the need for a clear protocol to inform lawmakers of such threats, arguing that timely alerts could have enabled immediate protective measures. The inquiry will assess federal agencies' ability to counter foreign interference.

September 17, 2024
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