CITIZEN LAB RESEARCH REPORT NO.151 31 institutions and fundamental rights and freedoms continue to be undermined by hostile states.”111 There is also a concern that investigations into foreign interference (often done by local police) will be “one-off” or “ad hoc” and “will not inform a broader understanding of the threat to national security, domestic sovereignty and the rights of Canadians.”112 These concerns have also been reflected in research by civil society organizations in Canada.113 y Institute a dedicated hotline and/or reporting mechanism for individuals to confidentially report instances of digital and other forms of transnational repression and undertake outreach efforts to better understand what other services and support are required. Engage in active community education efforts, in partnership with Canadian community organizations that work with refugees and immigrants, to share information regarding where individuals can receive support from government bodies.114 y Ensure that existing government institutions that have mandates that overlap with transnational repression have staff who are trained to understand, investigate, and respond to digital and other forms of transnational repression and are sensitive to its impacts in communities in Canada. Address existing distrust between government agencies such as CSIS and local communities by ensuring diversity within these institutions, undertaking public consultations, and implementing strong safeguards over CSIS’ activities. y Provide resources (such as financial support) to Canadian community organizations that work closely with refugees and immigrants in Canada to help address transnational repression. Government funding could be used by organizations to investigate the impact of transnational repression on their clients, offer digital security resources (e.g., Security Planner)115 and educational resources related to transnational repression, and increase the availability of psychosocial and mental health support services for high-risk individuals. 111 Ibid at 104. 112 Ibid at 105. 113 Alliance Canada HK, “In Plain Sight”; Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China, “Harassment & Intimidation.” 114 See also Canadian Coalition on Human Rights in China, “Harassment & Intimidation” at 50–51; Alliance Canada HK, “In Plain Sight” at 12. 115 Consumer Reports (2022), “Security Planner” <https://securityplanner.consumerreports.org/>.