Canada sits at a geopolitical crossroads, - open, digitally connected, and strategically significant. That makes its democratic process an attractive target. From subtle influence operations to targeted disinformation and cyber intrusions, foreign actors have tested Canada’s electoral defences. But has the response matched the threat? As public trust becomes a battleground, we ask: What makes Canada vulnerable? What tools exist to push back? And can a forward-leaning strategy protect the vote before the damage is done?