Former spymaster singles out new oversight role as concern in national security bill
The former head of Canada’s spy agency says the new role of intelligence commissioner being proposed by the government has serious flaws. Continue reading
Richard Fadden
Canada should worry about Russian interference in elections: former CSIS head
Canada should guard against Russian interference in its electoral system, says former CSIS director Richard Fadden. Continue reading
Why the former CSIS director says the Liberals shouldn’t touch Bill C-51
The former director of Canada’s Security Intelligence Service says Bill C-51 should remain untouched, but he supports the government’s plan to re-examine the controversial piece of anti-terror legislation. Continue reading
Former CSIS head Richard Fadden says Canada could someday carry out cyber attacks
Former CSIS head Richard Fadden says that Canada might want to carry out a cyber attack, but it would be tough to do. Continue reading
National security adviser Dick Fadden retires after long public-service career
National security adviser Dick Fadden, a veteran public servant who once headed Canada’s spy agency, is retiring. Continue reading