The threats faced by Canada’s public officials have ebbed since the pandemic to the point that attacks are now considered “unlikely,” according to government documents obtained by Global News. Intelligence briefs released under the Access to Information Act show that Ottawa has quietly lowered its terrorism threat level for bureaucrats, politicians and government facilities. Canada’s … Read more
A CSIS officer’s allegations that she was raped repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry but also triggered an investigation into her that concluded the alleged attacks were a “misuse” of agency vehicles by the woman. She is the same officer whose sexual assault allegations in a story published by … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 12, 2024 7:44 am Updated April 12, 2024 10:54 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The head of Canada’s spy agency is slated to face fresh questions on Friday on exactly what the federal government was told about foreign meddling. Canadian Security … Read more
The head of Canada’s intelligence agency says he’s made stark warnings on the threats of foreign interference publicly multiple times, despite Justin Trudeau’s senior staff contending the spy chief did not specifically mention them during top secret briefings. David Vigneault, the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), said Friday that he has repeatedly … Read more
The ongoing inquiry into foreign interference is set to hear on Thursday from the top brass of Canada’s intelligence agencies and foreign service. The Communications Security Establishment, which handles signals intelligence, will have its deputy head Dan Rogers appear. He’ll be followed by the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, David Vigneault, and three … Read more
One of Canada’s former top spies says that insider threats are one of the country’s biggest national security threats following three high-profile incidents. “An insider threat, whether it’s a leaker or a spy — a spy from the inside — is unquestionably the most serious threat to national security,” former CSIS executive manager Dan Stanton … Read more
The loosely knit collective that vocally opposed COVID-19 health measures has morphed into a movement waging a broader fight against “perceived government overreach,” says a newly released assessment from Canada’s spy agency. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service’s analytical brief traces the evolution of the “Freedom” movement that began to emerge following the early 2022 protests … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 1, 2024 7:22 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A commission of inquiry into foreign interference will hear from national security officials Thursday as it looks for ways to be transparent about a highly sensitive subject. David Vigneault, director of the Canadian … Read more
A group representing key Canadian businesses wants legislative changes that would allow Canada’s spy agency to share threat intelligence with companies to help them take timely protective measures. The Business Council of Canada is also urging the federal government to borrow a U.S. idea and create a new body that would ensure the intelligence is … Read more
