The incidence of cyber threats on the democratic process poses an increasing international risk to electoral integrity. While some of the new technology threats are familiar — fake news, propaganda, theft of information – others remain outside of the discourse. Additionally, the scale, speed, reach, ease, and sophistication of potential attacks is unprecedented.
As Canada prepares for the 2019 federal election, government institutions, political parties, individual politicians and media are all on the radar of adversaries, ranging in sophistication, from hacktivists to foreign governments. Understanding the potential for attack and what organizations and individuals can do to thwart potential threats is key to ensuring the legitimacy of Canadian elections.
The Public Policy Forum will bring together experts for a panel discussion on what needs to be done, what is being done and what you can do to counter these digital-based threats to democracy.
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Agenda
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5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Registration and Appetizers
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5:30 PM - 5:40 PM
Welcome
Julie Cafley, Senior Vice-President, Policy and Partnerships, Public Policy Forum
Todd Burke, Partner, Gowling WLG (Canada)
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5:40 PM - 5:50 PM
Introduction – Defending Democracy from Cyber Attacks
Lori Turnbull, Acting Director, School of Public Admin, Dalhousie University
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5:50 PM - 6:40 PM
Q&A Session
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