Canadian Government uses Hundreds of Chinese-made Drones, Documents Reveal

The Canadian government is using at least 1,600 Chinese-made drones across more than a dozen public service departments with varying security protocols, documents tabled in Parliament show. 

September 24, 2026

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The Canadian government’s use of at least 1,600 Chinese-made drones has raised questions about data security and the varying safeguards across federal departments. As agencies expand their fleets, how these drones are used and what information they collect are key considerations in assessing potential risks.

To learn more, a Toronto Star federal politics reporter, Mark Ramzy, spoke with CIGI national security and intelligence expert, Wesley Wark, about why Chinese-made drones remain widely used and the capabilities and applications that could pose security concerns.

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