Canadian Security Intelligence Service

• CSIS commits to ‘ongoing review’ after critical watchdog report on spy tech

  A report made public this week stated that CSIS lacked "adequate policies and procedures" to manage a confidential technical means of collecting information.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2025
  
• CSIS may have broken rules with new secret surveillance tech: watchdog

  The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency says the spy service may have run afoul of the CSIS Act, which can require the director to consult with the deputy minister.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2025
  
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• CSIS issues espionage alert about suspect seeking sensitive information for Chinese intelligence

  The Canadian Security Intelligence Service confirmed it had sent an 'espionage advisory' to federal departments and universities.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2025
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• Friction among regional spies, shadowy CSIS HQ unit a challenge for new intelligence boss

  David Vigneault’s surprise retirement as CSIS director came just weeks after tensions were revealed. Whoever gets his job will have more than foreign interference to face.

  Investigations

  Aug 16, 2024
• David Vigneault, director of Canada’s spy agency, to retire

  Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the news on X, wishing CSIS director David Vigneault the best in his next chapter.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2024
• B.C. officer alleged sexual assault, CSIS had her investigated

  A CSIS officer's allegations that she was sexually assaulted repeatedly by a superior in agency vehicles set off a harassment inquiry, but also triggered an investigation into her.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2024
• Canada’s spies face yet another rebuke over failure to keep judges informed

  The Federal Court's rebuke comes after the Canadian Security Intelligence Service has been repeatedly accused of breaching its duty to be forthright with judges.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2024
• Canadian Security Intelligence Service staff allege rape, bullying in ‘toxic’ B.C. office

  Two covert officers said they were sexually assaulted by a senior colleague while on duty with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

  Crime

  Nov 30, 2023
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• ‘Don’t become a target’ of Chinese intelligence, CSIS warns Canadians

  CSIS has detailed how targets inside and outside of China are 'approached and cultivated' online by proxies of the People's Republic of China's Intelligence Services.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Chong interference memo fell into a ‘black hole’, Trudeau adviser tells committee

  Ottawa needs to improve the way it manages intelligence and is working to close communication gaps, Trudeau's national security adviser told a parliamentary committee Thursday.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023