CSIS rarely says a lot openly about what it knows: when it does it should be listened to.
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CSIS is criticized when it refuses to divulge anything at all. It is criticized when it at least makes an effort to let out some information. Why should the intelligence agency even try then?
OK, OK, I am a little sensitive when it comes to articles on CSIS. I did work there for 15 years after all and was (and still am) very proud of what I and my colleagues did to help keep Canadians safe. No, we were not perfect but I think we did our best. So […]
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of the very good when it comes to Canadian counter terrorism.
Here we go again. Another day another article on how Canada’s spy agency, CSIS, is intimidating, cowing and harassing university students while on ‘fishing expeditions’ on the nation’s post-secondary campuses. This practice has some concerned that Muslims in particular are ‘under the microscope’ and can lead to embarrassing situations that can effect their lives down […]
This piece appeared in The Hill Times on July 22, 2019. As spy agencies go ours in Canada is not that different than others in the Western world. OK, CSIS does not have the sexiness of MI6’s James Bond and may not overthrow regimes like the CIA does but it does share many characteristics with […]
Former CSIS insider Phil Gurksi discusses the Conservatives’ letter to CSIS about investigating former Canadian ambassador to China John McCallum’s comments to a Chinese media outlet.
Phil Gurski from Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting on how CSIS gathers information for national security or public safety purposes.
Some Canadians don’t know what CSIS does and former CSIS analyst Phil Gurski says that is due to a lack of communication that should be fixed.
CSIS is far from perfect but it is an excellent, dedicated and professional security service. Canadians should be glad we have these people watching out for us.