Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
Canadian intelligence agency
- Reports this week
- 21
- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 32
What's happening
Active this week
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CSIS is seeking a lawful access regime via a bill, prompting tech giants to consider changes to their services.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.Some support2 reports1 development inside
One to three months ago
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CSIS was cited regarding early retirement approvals, involving the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CSIS is monitoring foreign interference in the Alberta referendum, while Naheed Nenshi sought updates on foreign influence.Well supported3 reports
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The Government of Canada must act on threats identified by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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CSIS is reportedly involved in matters concerning foreign interference, specifically involving Indian officials allegedly committing crimes against Canadians on Canadian soil.Well supported31 reports1 development inside
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Alleged foreign interference operations against Canadian interests are being investigated, with China implicated as the source.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Canadian Security Intelligence Service monitors right-wing extremism in Europe.Well supported3 reports
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Mark Carney acknowledged terrorist attacks in Canada while serving as Prime Minister on June 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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Ovide Mercredi challenges the Canadian government regarding surveillance practices.Some support1 report
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CSIS linked extremists to an Air India bombing. The flight was based in Montreal and was headed to London.Some support1 report
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CSIS is monitoring groups that were cited by the Infowars persona.Some support1 report
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Canada is promoting business ties and conducting security polls regarding China.Some support3 reports
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The IRGC was linked to an alleged Iraqi terrorist, alongside a debate in the House of Commons over a lawful-access bill.Some support1 report
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Liberals pushed through changes in the House of Commons to facilitate the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's ability to collect data.Some support1 report
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Online predators are targeting children on platforms like Telegram, Roblox, and TikTok, with agencies like CSIS and Winnipeg Police involved.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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A 2017 regulation requires financial firms to report certain activities to law enforcement, involving CSIS and OSFI.Some support1 report
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Around Canadian Security Intelligence Service this week
News at the entities that move Canadian Security Intelligence Service most-
House of Commons StructuralFrance is leading the G7 summit in Europe, with Brazil attending, while Bill C-34 addresses AI regulation in Canada and Europe.Moves Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Government of Canada StructuralThe Government of Canada has announced an investment in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) specifically dedicated to concussion research.Moves Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Christine Fréchette TransactionalDuring the Quebec election, voters are assessing Christine Fréchette's leadership against Mark Carney's past success, while the PQ seeks to unseat the ruling party.Moves Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Gary Anandasangaree StructuralA minister spoke at a memorial service held at Parliament Hill to honor fallen officers.Moves Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Coalition Avenir Québec StructuralThe Coalition Avenir Québec party is facing criticism from various groups regarding its language policies in Quebec.Moves Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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Winnipeg Police Service OperationalWinnipeg proposes a revamp of its crisis response system and a pathway to divert calls from police services.Moves Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Connections
The 23 strongest of 32, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Government of Canada Structural
CSIS identifies threats that require action and response from the Government of Canada.
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Claire Zhang Transactional
CSIS vetted Claire Zhang before she began her internship.
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House of Commons Structural
CSIS operates under the legal framework and legislation debated by the House of Commons.
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Babbar Khalsa Operational
CSIS has officially attributed blame for related events to the Babbar Khalsa group and monitored its leadership.
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Christine Fréchette Transactional
Christine Fréchette sought assistance from the CSIS regarding foreign political interference and U.S. think-tank documents.
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senate Structural
CSIS is seeking to establish a lawful-access regime through the legislative process of the Senate.
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Coalition Avenir Québec Structural
CAQ formally requested CSIS involvement to assist in addressing foreign interference issues.
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Liberals Structural
The Liberals' legislation provides the enabling framework for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service to collect data.
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Winnipeg Police Service Operational
The two agencies maintain an operational link regarding the tracking and flagging of online threats.
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Gary Anandasangaree Structural
The Minister provides political support for the intelligence service's access to private data, enabling its operational mandate.
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The relationship is defined by the mandatory reporting requirements financial firms must meet regarding security and financial oversight.
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Air India Transactional
CSIS linked extremist groups to the Air India bombing incident.
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Google Mentioned together
The relationship is characterized by a shared concern regarding the potential for unchecked government surveillance authority.
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Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Structural
The relationship is evidenced by CSIS being cited regarding administrative processes managed by the Treasury Board Secretariat, specifically early retirement approvals.
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Naheed Nenshi Operational
Nenshi actively sought updates from CSIS regarding foreign influence, which CSIS monitored as part of its mandate.
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Europe Shared context
CSIS monitors the geopolitical landscape of Europe for specific threats, including right-wing extremism.
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David Eby Mentioned together
CSIS provided intelligence and risk assessments to a team associated with David Eby.
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Global News Operational
Global News published findings regarding intelligence failures of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
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John Major Mentioned together
The relationship is weakly suggested by a single snapshot referencing an inquiry into institutional failures.
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Alberta Shared context
CSIS monitors and warns about foreign interference within the political context of Alberta.
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FBI Operational
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service and FBI maintain a strong cooperative relationship.
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Alex Jones Mentioned together
CSIS tracks groups cited or associated with the persona of Alex Jones.
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Kash Patel Shared context
Both entities operate within the context of Canadian national security and intelligence apparatus.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
1 eventJune 2026
16 events- Bill C-22, which enables increased powers for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), is being debated in the House of Commons and Senate.
- Bill C-22 grants increased law enforcement access, sparking fears of unchecked government surveillance and prompting calls for encryption protections.
- CSIS was cited regarding early retirement approvals, involving the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
- The Government of Canada must act on threats identified by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
- CSIS is reportedly involved in matters concerning foreign interference, specifically involving Indian officials allegedly committing crimes against Canadians on Canadian soil.
- Alleged foreign interference operations against Canadian interests are being investigated, with China implicated as the source.
- Canadian Security Intelligence Service monitors right-wing extremism in Europe.
- Mark Carney acknowledged terrorist attacks in Canada while serving as Prime Minister on June 1, 2026.
- Ovide Mercredi challenges the Canadian government regarding surveillance practices.
- CSIS linked extremists to an Air India bombing. The flight was based in Montreal and was headed to London.
- CSIS is monitoring groups that were cited by the Infowars persona.
- Canada is promoting business ties and conducting security polls regarding China.
- The IRGC was linked to an alleged Iraqi terrorist, alongside a debate in the House of Commons over a lawful-access bill.
- Liberals pushed through changes in the House of Commons to facilitate the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's ability to collect data.
- Online predators are targeting children on platforms like Telegram, Roblox, and TikTok, with agencies like CSIS and Winnipeg Police involved.
- A 2017 regulation requires financial firms to report certain activities to law enforcement, involving CSIS and OSFI.