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Now, truth be told, I’ve always had a fondness for Russia: some of the greatest literature, dance, art, engineering and science has emanated from what is by far and away the biggest slice of national landmass on our planet. Oh, and having the world’s most beautiful women didn’t hurt, either.

Of course, if I actually lived and worked there, it wouldn’t last long — pondering in print why Vladimir Putin insists on being photographed with his shirt off more often than Kim Kardashian would likely guarantee I’d soon be slipping whilst giving some ninth-storey windows a quick clean. (I love Canada — it puts up with me.)

But what’s the latest dirty deed those Russians are involved in? For an answer, who better to turn to than the man standing bravely and resolutely on guard for Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Yes, in a much-needed (for him, anyhow) time out from insulting Indigenous women protesting mercury poisoning or booting former ministers out of caucus because they think the rule of law worth defending, Trudeau was in fine fettle, speaking about something he undoubtedly is an expert in: malign actors.

“We have seen over the past number of years an increase in the interference or the implication of foreign actors in democratic processes,” he said. “We saw very clearly that countries like Russia are behind a lot of the divisive campaigns, a lot of the divisive social media.

“The election that’s coming up in six months will be decided by Canadians. We’re going to work very hard with all the intelligence communities and our partners around the world to ensure that our democracies stay strong for all the different voices that express themselves within it.”