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Civil society, including the press, academia, special interest groups, and NGOs, plays a crucial role in addressing election security and countering malign influence. It is not enough for just the federal government, states, or tech and social media companies to tackle this issue. We need a collaborative effort from all sectors of society to understand and address the threats. This synergy is still a work in progress.

The speaker emphasized the importance of informing Canadians that a social media account is linked to the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. Intelligence indicates a concerted effort within the Communist Party to spread and manipulate narratives seen by Canadians. A hallmark of democracy is the ability to have debates during an election period, unfettered by foreign influence. When asked to be more specific about the assessment that this is not likely to impact the ability for a free and fair election, the speaker stated that the activity is contained to a specific social media platform, and Canadians can get information from a variety of sources. The panel felt it was important to share this information because of the level of engagement on the platform and the account's link to the PRC. However, there is no evidence to suggest at the moment that it has any impact on how people may choose to cast their vote.

Jen Easterly, director of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, asserts that foreign adversaries cannot change US election results. While it's difficult to claim anything is impossible, the built-in checks and balances make it highly unlikely. The resilience of the voting system, including oversight from both parties and the use of paper ballots for audits, enhances integrity. Despite concerns about misinformation, the US election infrastructure is robust and secure. Voting machines are not connected to the Internet, and state and local officials continuously work to improve security. The dedication of these officials ensures that the election process remains fair, accurate, and trustworthy, deserving our gratitude for their ongoing efforts.

The committee's report on potential treasonous behavior is concerning, but no charges have been filed. The government takes foreign interference seriously, with new measures in place. The public's right to know about involved parliamentarians is debated, especially with an upcoming election. Foreign interference is a significant threat to democracy, with authoritarian regimes seeking to undermine it. Vigilance and defense of democracy are crucial in the face of global challenges. Law enforcement, not politics, should handle enforcement actions.

We demonstrated how easily election machines can be hacked, raising concerns about the limited number of companies controlling voting technology. 43% of American voters use machines with security flaws, and some states lack a paper trail to verify results. The lack of transparency in cybersecurity practices is alarming.

A commission of inquiry must balance the need for transparency with protecting Canada's national security. It is important for the public and journalists to know if foreign actors targeted Canada's democratic process, but revealing sensitive information could harm national interests. While transparency is crucial, secrecy is also necessary in certain situations to prevent more harm than good.

An investigation was launched after the 2018 midterm elections to look into irregularities in the US election results. In November 2020, multiple groups came together to launch a full-scale investigation led by former members of the US Intelligence Community, the Department of Defense, NASA, and other organizations. The investigation revealed that the entire US election system is under the control of private equity firms and foreign money. It also found evidence of election anomalies and vulnerabilities in the system. The investigation's findings are being discredited by the US media, but the people involved represent all political parties and are deeply concerned about the future of the nation.

Christopher Krebs, the former head of CISA, is described as having weaponized his position against free speech in the election context and in relation to a presidential memorandum involving the Department of Justice and other areas of government to investigate some “malign acts” he participated in while at CISA. The other speaker responds, saying he does not know Krebs well, but notes Krebs appeared after the election and characterizes the election as rigged. He asserts the country’s problems followed from that election, including open borders with millions entering the country, and references broader geopolitical and security events such as Russia and Ukraine, the October 7 incident, and Afghanistan, describing the withdrawal as resulting in 13 dead and many others killed and injured. He contends Krebs claimed the election was great, but he argues it was not, citing lawsuits and lawyers signing hundreds of millions of dollars in support, and claims that legislative processes and various schemes demonstrated a corrupt election where COVID was used to cheat. The speaker claims that Krebs asserted the election was the most secure in history, which he calls a disaster. He advocates for paper ballots, same-day voting, voter ID, and a citizen certificate or piece of paper proving citizenship prior to voting. He argues for voter ID, paper ballots, and same-day voting, and claims that delays in ballot boxes and air-conditioning changes affected election processes. The speaker asserts that the election was not safe and that the press has been dishonest, describing the press as not free. The speaker adds that Krebs sat back as a member who appeared to be a Republican and claimed the election was safe from the start, but the speaker believes daily papers report increasing fraud. He states that Krebs is a fraud and a disgrace and asserts there will be an investigation into whether Krebs was right, with Krebs facing consequences if the election was not safe. He concludes that Krebs is a bad guy. The final remark notes that the last two points are very important for the country, emphasizing the questions around Krebs’s role and the integrity of the election, and indicating a determination to determine whether Krebs was correct about the election’s safety.

The speaker states that, regarding election security, everyone must acknowledge egregious behavior and foreign influence, of which there is direct evidence. Other foreign partners also have evidence and were watching attacks on the election system on November 3rd. They are willing to provide that evidence directly to the president, and this evidence was received today. These foreign partners and allies are willing to help. The speaker concludes that foreign influence against election security and the SolarWinds system is dangerous, and more must be done.

The speaker states that interference or federal election crimes will be aggressively investigated, and they will work with partners to quickly take appropriate action. They are also coordinating with private sector technology and social media companies. The goal is to ensure these platforms aren't used by foreign adversaries to spread disinformation and propaganda.

A cross-agency effort was initiated to enhance coordination and collaboration among partners in national security to protect the 2020 election. As a result of these efforts, on November 12, 2020, representatives from the government and the election security community issued a joint statement. This statement reflected a consensus that the 2020 election was the most secure in U.S. history.

The Prime Minister previously supported ENSCOCOP's role in examining foreign interference in Canada's democracy, but there seems to be a shift in stance. Questions arise about whether a recent ENSCOCOP report revealed involvement of Liberals seeking political and financial gain. Is the Prime Minister still committed to transparency and public trust in institutions, or has external influence changed this approach? In response, the Minister for Public Safety emphasizes the importance of oversight, noting that the government established a committee of parliamentarians to monitor security agencies for the first time. This committee includes members from all political parties, and their recommendations have been acted upon to enhance national security and combat foreign interference.

The transcript presents a broad, multi-voiced warning about the vulnerability of U.S. voting systems and the ease with which they can be hacked, hacked-stopping demonstrations, and the security gaps that remain even as elections continue. Key points and claims: - Virginia stopped using touch screen voting because it is “so vulnerable,” and multiple speakers argue that all voting machines must be examined to prevent hacking and attacks. Speaker 0, Speaker 1, and others emphasize systemic vulnerability across states. - Researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that ballot recording machines and other voting systems are susceptible to tampering, with examples that even hackers with limited knowledge can breach machines in minutes (Speaker 2, Speaker 3). - In 2018, electronic voting machines in Georgia and Texas allegedly deleted votes for certain candidates or switched votes from one candidate to another (Speaker 4). - The largest voting machine vendors are accused of cybersecurity violations, including directing that remote access software be installed, which would make machines attractive to fraudsters and hackers (Speaker 5). - Across the country, voting machines are described as easily hackable, with contention that three companies control many systems and that individual machines pose significant risk (Speaker 2, Speaker 6). - Many states use antiquated machines vulnerable to hacking, with demonstrations showing how easily workers could hack electronic voting machines (Speakers 7, 2). - A substantial portion of American voters use machines researchers say have serious security flaws, including backdoors (Speaker 5). Some states reportedly have no paper trail or only partial paper records (Speaker 5, various). - Aging systems are noted as failing due to use of unsupported software such as Windows XP/2000, increasing vulnerability to cyber attacks (Speaker 9). An observed concern is that 40 states use machines at least a decade old (Speaker 9). - Specific past intrusions are cited: Illinois and Arizona in 2016 had election websites hacked, with malware installed and sensitive voter information downloaded (Speaker 4). - There is debate about whether votes were changed in the 2016 election; one speaker notes that experts say you cannot claim—without forensic analysis—that votes were not changed (Speaker 17, 18). - The existence of paper records is contested: some jurisdictions lack verifiable paper trails, undermining the ability to prove results are legitimate (Speaker 5, 9). - Some devices rely on cellular modems to transmit results after elections, creating additional avenues for interception and manipulation; vendors acknowledge modems but vary in how they frame Internet connectivity (Speakers 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21). The debate covers whether cellular transmissions truly isolate from the Internet or provide a backdoor, with demonstrations showing that modems can be connected to Internet networks and could be exploited. - The “programming” phase of elections—where memory cards are prepared with candidates and contests—can be a vector for spread of rogue software if an attacker compromises the election management system (Speaker 11, Speaker 10). - A scenario is outlined in which an attacker identifies weak swing states, probes them, hacks the election management system or outside vendors, spreads malicious code to machines, and alters a portion of votes; the assumption is that many jurisdictions will not rigorously use paper records to verify computer results (Speaker 10). - A Virginia governor’s anecdote is shared: after a hack demonstrated off-site by experts, all machines were decertified and replaced with paper ballots (Speaker 16). Overall impression: the discussion paints a picture of pervasive vulnerability, aging and diverse systems, reliance on modems and networked components, potential for targeted manipulation in close elections, and the need for upgrades and robust forensic capabilities, while noting contested claims about the extent of past interference.

We actively addressed disinformation and misinformation during the pandemic and the US election by collaborating with the editing community. This model will be used in future elections globally. We aim to identify threats early by working with governments and other platforms to understand the landscape.

The speaker discusses a document revealing foreign interference in the 2019 Canadian federal election involving Chinese individuals, community leaders, and politicians. They mention CSIS briefings on PRC interference in the elections, implicating candidates and staff. The panel received briefings on PRC's pragmatic interference tactics. The speaker confirms CSIS briefings to the panel but struggles to recall specific details. The language used in the briefings aligns with public summaries on PRC's activities.

We cannot completely eliminate interference in elections, but we can make it significantly harder. Our focus is on protecting election integrity and ensuring Facebook supports democracy. Although the problematic content we've identified is minimal, any interference is serious. We are collaborating with the US government on investigations into Russian interference, having recently uncovered some activity and shared our findings with Congress. While we can't disclose everything publicly due to ongoing investigations, we support Congress in informing the public and expect the government to release its findings once complete. Additionally, we will continue our investigation into Facebook's role in the election, looking into foreign actors and campaigns to better understand their use of our platform.

We at Governance and Nations in Action have conducted extensive research on election integrity. Recent events have revealed orchestrated election theft in America, involving individuals uploading software to manipulate results. This information has been documented in an affidavit presented in a federal court in Italy. Foreign interference in the election has been confirmed, and those involved must face prosecution. Italy did it, and the truth is coming to light.

In briefings, decisions on what to read are crucial. It's more about discussing than just reading notes to ministers. The briefing notes highlight the seriousness of foreign interference and the need for action.

A cross-agency effort was launched to enhance coordination and collaboration for protecting the 2020 election within the national security framework. As a result of these initiatives, on November 12, 2020, representatives from both government and industry in the election security community released a joint statement. This statement reflected a consensus that the 2020 election was the most secure in U.S. history.

The Prime Minister addressed concerns about foreign interference, emphasizing the measures taken to protect Canada. He highlighted the creation of oversight bodies and tools to safeguard democracy. He mentioned the ongoing foreign interference commission and the upcoming testimony before the commission. The Prime Minister reiterated the integrity of the 2019 and 2021 elections, confirmed by a nonpartisan panel. The focus remains on addressing challenges and ensuring the safety of Canada's democratic processes.

America's election infrastructure is more secure than ever, thanks to extensive work by state and local officials. Voters can trust that their votes will be counted accurately. Voting machines are not connected to the Internet, 97% of ballots are paper, and there are multiple safeguards in place, including cybersecurity measures and audits. However, foreign adversaries like Russia and China are spreading disinformation to undermine confidence in the system. As the election approaches, it's crucial for Americans to recognize the potential for increased disinformation. To navigate this, they should rely on information from trusted sources, specifically state and local election officials, who are the experts on election matters.

Americans spreading misinformation, whether intentionally or unknowingly, can pose a significant threat to elections. This misinformation can be shared on social media without us realizing it's fake. While foreign interference is a concern, we value and encourage free speech in our country. However, we also need to ensure that if we or the involved firms are aware of foreign-sponsored and covertly sponsored information, we take steps to manage it effectively.

The video discusses evidence of foreign interference in the election, showing how votes were manipulated and which computers were involved. The speakers highlight the importance of cybersecurity experts uncovering the attacks in real-time, preventing potential election manipulation. They express gratitude for the proof of interference and emphasize the significance of having this information. The speakers marvel at the detailed documentation and consider it a miracle to have such insight into the attacks.

The intelligence community is reviewing Russian interference in the 2016 election. Their determination will be based on not disclosing sources and methods that may impede identifying malicious actors in the future. The president has directed the intelligence community to conduct a full review of what happened during the election process. The goal is to capture lessons learned and report to a range of stakeholders, including Congress. This review aligns with work done over the summer.