Canadian parliament calls for helping Ukraine resist hybrid attacks

Canada should support Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia in their resistance to Russian hybrid attacks.

This is stated in a report of the Standing Committee on National Defence of the Parliament of Canada entitled “Responding to Russian aggression against Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia in the Black Sea region”.

“The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada commit to supporting Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia in their resistance to hybrid warfare attacks, specifically with regard to cyber attacks on government systems and critical infrastructure, and resistance to the dissemination of foreign propaganda and disinformation through the media,” the document reads.

Members of the Canadian Parliament also called for helping countries reduce corruption and improve governance.

“The Committee recommends that the Government of Canada support Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia in their efforts to reduce corruption, and enhance accountability and transparency in government,” the report notes.

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