The repatriation of Canada’s “foreign fighters” (more accurately called extremist or terrorist travelers, since not all engaged in combat) is one of the most contentious issues in Canada in terms of national security, and was once again in the news this past week. This post will outline one reason favouring repatriation: threat management.
Read MoreIn early May, media reports circulated stating that the Sri Lankan terrorist attacks in April 2019 had been “funded by Bitcoin” and that the transaction had been processed through a Canadian company. These reports are highly misleading, so let’s have a look at what actually happened and what it means for the Canadian financial sector and national security writ large.
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