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Academic experts available to comment on:

Canadian federal election 2025: Security & intelligence

Members of the media may directly contact the following experts on this topic:

Michelle Tessier (English and French)

Senior Fellow, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Ms. Tessier is a former Deputy Director Operations of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) responsible for the overall management of Service operations, intelligence, security screening and governance. Her expertise lies in intelligence and national security, including foreign interference.



Peter Jones (English and French)

Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences

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Professor Jones formerly held positions related to international affairs and security at the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Privy Council Office, and the Department of Defence. 


Florian Martin-Bariteau (English and French)

Associate Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section, University Research Chair in Technology and Society, Director of AI + Society Initiative and the Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

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Professor Martin-Bariteau is co-author on a recently published global policy brief to provide policymakers with actionable globally-oriented policy guidance on the impact of AI on democracy and electoral integrity. He can discuss:

  • AI policy
  • Platform governance and online harms
  • Privacy protection 


Elizabeth Dubois (English only)

Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Faculty of Arts and University Research Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology.

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Dr. Elizabeth Dubois ’ work examines political uses of digital media, including media manipulation, citizen engagement, and AI. She can speak about:

  • Foreign interferences campaigns online
  • Disinformation
  • The role of social media platforms and tech companies in the election
  • Generative AI in the election
  • Social media and use of social media influencers in election campaigns
  • Astroturfing