OTTAWA — Canadian Security Intelligence Director Dan Rogers is warning that spies from China and Russia are showing significant interest in the Canadian Arctic and those developing its capabilities.
Speaking today about the threats facing Canada, Rogers says it is not surprising that CSIS has noticed external intelligence gathering efforts in the region, targeting both governments and the private sector.
Rogers says non-Arctic states such as China are seeking to gain a foothold in the region economically and strategically.
He warns that Russia, an Arctic state with a significant military presence in the region, remains unpredictable and aggressive.
Rogers says CSIS is responding by engaging with Indigenous, Arctic and northern partners across Canada to communicate what the spy service has seen and learn from their ideas.
For example, he said, CSIS has provided Inuit and territorial governments with information to help them consider national security when making decisions about business and research opportunities with foreign companies and investors.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 13, 2025.
