David Vigneault

• U.S. strategic intelligence firm hires Canada’s former spy chief

  The outgoing head of Canada's spy agency is joining an American strategic intelligence firm that is waging war against intellectual property theft.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 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
  
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• CSIS director says he warned about foreign interference threat multiple times

  Justin 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.

  Politics

  Apr 12, 2024
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• RCMP still probing alleged interference in federal elections, inquiry hears

  The ongoing inquiry into foreign interference is set to hear on Thursday from the top brass of Canada's intelligence agencies and foreign service.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2024
• CSIS warned Canadian company unwittingly supplying drone tech to Russia: Director

  Five Eyes spymasters gather in California to discuss emerging technologies and national security, with China’s theft of intellectual property top of mind.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2023
• ‘Urgent’ to fix gaps in foreign interference defences before next election: Mendicino

  Testimony at House of Commons' probe into allegations of China’s foreign influence campaigns flags issues with Canada’s elections safeguards.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2023
• Foreign election interference inquiry motion adopted at committee, Liberals oppose

  The head of Canada's spy agency was among the witnesses expected at a Parliamentary committee studying allegations of foreign interference in elections Thursday. 

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
• Extremism, hateful rhetoric becoming ‘normalized’ in Canada, spy agency head warns

  Canadian Security Intelligence Service director David Vigneault said the spread of disinformation, misinformation, propaganda and hate continues to increase and accelerate.

  Canada

  May 4, 2022
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• Before COVID-19 hit CSIS, intelligence officer fought for mandatory masking but was rejected

  Gary Vos Smith said speaking publicly went against the 'DNA' of intelligence officers, but he felt someone had to blow the whistle.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
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• Canadian intelligence staff will get priority COVID-19 vaccines as spies struggle with outbreak

  National security employees who can't work at home will be prioritized in Phase Two of the vaccination rollout, the Ontario health ministry said.

  Canada

  Apr 9, 2021