[Verse 1] Foreign eyes are scanning our defence blueprints tonight Hostile actors prowling for our secrets and our might Investment screening stands as our first line in the sand Checking every dollar flowing into our homeland [Chorus] Counter-adversary, three shields strong Screen, control, investigate - sing along Economic fortress guards our nation's core ISED, CSIS, and Competition's door Shield the industry, block the threat Canada's security, our safety net [Verse 2] Critical technology review board takes the stage Foreign ownership limits keep wolves outside the cage Dual-use exports need a license and a check Before our innovations sail to foreign decks [Chorus] Counter-adversary, three shields strong Screen, control, investigate - sing along Economic fortress guards our nation's core ISED, CSIS, and Competition's door Shield the industry, block the threat Canada's security, our safety net [Bridge] Intelligence sharing weaves between the agencies Supply chain mapping tracks dependencies When acquisition threatens sovereign capability We pull the lever, block the deal with clarity [Verse 3] Criminal Code provisions punish espionage crimes Economic sanctions freeze assets in troubled times Cyber attribution hunts the hackers in their lair While defensive briefings teach our companies to beware [Chorus] Counter-adversary, three shields strong Screen, control, investigate - sing along Economic fortress guards our nation's core ISED, CSIS, and Competition's door Shield the industry, block the threat Canada's security, our safety net [Outro] From boardroom deals to factory floors We guard the keys to freedom's doors Economic warfare meets its match Canada's defences, none shall catch
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