David Vigneault
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CSIS director says he warned about foreign interference threat multiple timesJustin Trudeau’s senior staff said CSIS briefing notes did not match information conveyed to them, but spy chief said he’s made those warnings publicly.PoliticsApr 12
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RCMP still probing alleged interference in federal elections, inquiry hearsThe ongoing inquiry into foreign interference is set to hear on Thursday from the top brass of Canada's intelligence agencies and foreign service.CanadaApr 4
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CSIS warned Canadian company unwittingly supplying drone tech to Russia: DirectorFive Eyes spymasters gather in California to discuss emerging technologies and national security, with China’s theft of intellectual property top of mind.CanadaOct 17, 2023
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‘Urgent’ to fix gaps in foreign interference defences before next election: MendicinoTestimony at House of Commons' probe into allegations of China’s foreign influence campaigns flags issues with Canada’s elections safeguards.CanadaApr 27, 2023
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Foreign election interference inquiry motion adopted at committee, Liberals opposeThe head of Canada's spy agency was among the witnesses expected at a Parliamentary committee studying allegations of foreign interference in elections Thursday.CanadaMar 2, 2023
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Extremism, hateful rhetoric becoming ‘normalized’ in Canada, spy agency head warnsCanadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault said the spread of disinformation, misinformation, propaganda and hate continues to increase and accelerate.CanadaMay 4, 2022
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Before COVID-19 hit CSIS, intelligence officer fought for mandatory masking but was rejectedGary Vos Smith said speaking publicly went against the 'DNA' of intelligence officers, but he felt someone had to blow the whistle.CanadaMay 6, 2021
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Canadian intelligence staff will get priority COVID-19 vaccines as spies struggle with outbreakNational security employees who can't work at home will be prioritized in Phase Two of the vaccination rollout, the Ontario health ministry said.CanadaApr 9, 2021
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China and Russia ‘aggressively’ targeting Canadians, CSIS director warnsIn a speech, David Vigneault singled out Russia and China for activites that threaten Canada's national security and sovereignty.CanadaFeb 9, 2021
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CSIS director warns business leaders of ‘state-sponsored espionage in Canada’“Hostile actors” are engaging in everything from cyberattacks and extortion to buying companies to get access to their trade secrets, said David Vigneault.CanadaDec 4, 2018
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