Stress Tested: The COVID-19 Pandemic and Canadian National Security

The emergence of COVID-19 has raised questions about the role of Canadian intelligence and national security in a global health crisis. Stress Tested examines the successes, failures, and lessons learned in Canada's pandemic response, addressing supply chain disruptions, infrastructure security, surveillance ethics, digital misinformation, and fringe beliefs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: University of Calgary Press

The emergence of COVID-19 has sparked urgent and crucial discussions about the role of Canadian intelligence and national security within the context of a global health crisis. Some argue that the impact of COVID-19 on Canada can be attributed to an intelligence failure or a failure to provide early warning. Conversely, others contend that the role of intelligence and national security in health-related matters should remain limited. Simultaneously, traditional security threats have undergone rapid evolution, themselves being impacted and influenced by the global pandemic.

Stress Tested: Navigating a Global Public Welfare Emergency is a comprehensive collection of insights from esteemed experts who examine the role of Canada's national security and intelligence community in anticipating, responding to, and managing a global public welfare emergency. This interdisciplinary volume offers a balanced perspective on successes, failures, and lessons learned in Canada's pandemic response. It delves into critical topics such as supply chain disruptions, infrastructure security, the ethical implications of surveillance during a pandemic, the threats and potential threats posed by digital misinformation and fringe beliefs, and the challenges of maintaining security and intelligence operations amidst an ongoing pandemic.

For anyone interested in understanding the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Stress Tested is an essential read. It provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by governments, organizations, and individuals as they navigate the unprecedented circumstances brought about by this global health crisis. By exploring these topics in depth, the book contributes to a better understanding of the necessary steps to prepare for and respond to future public health emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of communities worldwide.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773852430