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Canada must secure its undersea lifelines

In an era where global security threats are evolving in unexpected ways, a chilling new frontier has emerged: the battle beneath the waves.

Undersea communication cables—the hidden arteries that carry more than 95 per cent of the world’s data—have become prime targets in geopolitical competition. These cables underpin everything from financial transactions to government communications and military operations, making them critical to modern society’s function. But, as recent attacks have demonstrated, they are alarmingly vulnerable.

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