July 17 – Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Press Release

The Director of CSIS, David Vigneault, made the following statement in response to allegations of harassment of CSIS employees: “The Canadian Security Intelligence Service takes any allegation of inappropriate behaviour very seriously. I believe strongly in leading an organization where every employee promotes a work environment which is free from harassment and conducive to the … Read more

February 28 – Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Press Release

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Michel Coulombe, issued the following statement regarding the CSIS Public Report released: “I am pleased to release the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Public Report for 2014-16, announced to Parliamentarians today by the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Ralph Goodale. CSIS recognizes that a modern organization must communicate using modern means.  … Read more

November 7 – Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Press Release

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Michel Coulombe, issued the following statement regarding the recent Federal Court decision and the Service’s Operational Data Analysis Centre: “Given recent media coverage, as I indicated in my previous statement and in the news conference when the Federal Court’s ruling was issued, I would like to reiterate that all associated … Read more

November 4 – Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Press Release

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Michel Coulombe, issued the following statement regarding the decision by Justice Simon Noël of the Federal Court: “The Federal Court has recently ruled on the retention of associated data linked to third party information. CSIS fully accepts the Court’s decision, and has taken immediate actions to respond. … Read more

July 13 – Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Press Release

The Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Michel Coulombe, made a statement regarding the launch of the CSIS Twitter account, @csiscanada: “It is important that the public understand the often difficult role we play in keeping Canada and Canadians safe, and CSIS has to be more proactive in that conversation,” he said. “Speaking publicly … Read more