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Dennis Molinaro is a former national security analyst and policy advisor for the Canadian federal government. An author and an academic, he earned his PhD from the University of Toronto in 2015 and studies the history of security, counterintelligence and foreign interference.

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In this episode of "The Blendr Report," Liam and Dennis discuss:

00:00 Introduction to Foreign Influence in Canada

03:08 Historical Context of Canada-China Relations

06:08 The Role of Universities and Business in Influence Operations

08:56 The Thousand Talents Program and Intellectual Property Theft

11:58 The Winnipeg Lab Scandal and Its Implications

18:10 Government Response and National Security Concerns

20:48 Economic Security and the Theft of Wealth

23:52 Cultural and Diplomatic Influence: The United Front Work Department

28:11 Understanding the United Front Work Department

31:13 Decentralized Influence and Cultural Dynamics

38:00 Intimidation and Repression Tactics of the CCP

41:02 The Role of Undercover Police Stations

44:16 Intersection of Organized Crime and the CCP

52:42 The Long Game of the CCP and Canada's Response

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Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War Against Canada by Dennis Molinaro:

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1039011705

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