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Text on image: Emily Traynor Mayrand Judge Emily is an expert researcher and knowledge mobilizer on violent extremism and terrorism. Her work in academia, in civil society with the Violence Prevention Network, and in the public service with the Government of Canada gives her a nuanced perspective of the forces leading to polarization as well as the downstream impacts that polarization can have on individuals and communities.
Text on Image: Judge Charles Finley Charles is a seasoned leader in strategic transformation and operations. His work as a founder, board member, and advisor across many organizations brings together system-level thinking with inclusive community building. As a trailblazer in civic technology and social innovation, he has a great depth of experience in starting, building, and achieving scalable impact.
Ahmed Khalifa headshot Text on image: Judge, Ahmed Khalifa Ahmed loves building—code and bridges. As the Principal Architect of the API gateway and marketplace at Telus, Ahmed has a depth of experience building big software in big businesses. He also builds software for non-profits and charities to share his love of coding with the social impact world.
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What transnational repression feels like: Vulnerability The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
What transnational repression looks like: Online misinformation & election interference The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
What transnational repression feels like: Silence The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
What transnational repression feels like: Intimidation The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
What transnational repression looks like: Harassment of family members back home The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
What transnational repression looks like: Receiving anonymous threatening calls The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
What transnational repression feels like: Abandonment The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square
What transnational repression looks like: Your photo being taken at protests The experiences depicted are actual events based on research by Digital Public Square.
Foreign Interference Resilience & Education, An initiative by Digital Public Square. To learn more, visit: fire.digitalpublicsquare.org
"Our volunteers are worried that if they are too outspoken, they would run into problems if they were to return to Hong Kong... the fear is so extensive there is a fear of just identifying as Hongkongers." Anonymous community organizer
28% of Canadian immigrants we surveyed have family members living in their country of origin who have received threats from a foreign government. Foreign Interference Resilience & Education An initiative by Digital Public Square
Are you worried about what governments outside of Canada might do to you or your family? We want to hear from you.
14% of Chinese Canadians (*Canadians of Chinese, Hong Kong, Taiwanese, Tibetan or Uyghur heritage) have received threats from a foreign government or know someone who has.
Foreign interference is a real problem impacting people in Canada. A victim might be just by your side. Foreign Interference Resilience & Education An initiative by Digital Public Square