CSIS Warns of China’s Talent Recruitment Emails to Government Officials, Academics

Canada’s intelligence agency has issued warnings regarding China’s recent attempts to enlist Canadian government officials and academics. In an email notice sent to government employees, and obtained by The Epoch Times, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service  (CSIS) said it is aware of recent emails directed at “Government of Canada employees and Canadian academics, inviting them to participate in an overseas talent program.” “Foreign interests are likely using this recruitment campaign to acquire Canadian knowledge and expertise. These types of talent recruitment and technology transfer initiatives can result in the misappropriation of Government of Canada resources and the loss of proprietary and sensitive information,” CSIS said in the email notice....