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The source of Canada's security complacency, argued Richard Fadden, a former csis director and national security advisor to two prime ministers, is that Canada has lived in relative safety, largely protected from foreign threats by its geography: the US to the south, and surrounded by three oceans.

Mr Fadden said the events of 2023 represented a seismic shift in Canada's psyche, forcing the country to finally confront the issue of foreign interference.

"Despite a deep reluctance on the part of the government to hold a foreign inquiry, they were compelled to do it," Mr Fadden said.

But in the meantime, Mr Fadden and others said they believe urgent action is needed.

"There are two big issues: there's interference in our elections," Mr Fadden said.