In a Feb. 24 message to staff, CSIS director David Vigneault expressed continuing faith in employees’ dedication and adherence to the law after a newspaper story cited secret spy service documents on foreign interference
David Vigneault, Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service , prepares to appear before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on June 13, 2023.The head of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service told employees he stood by the spy agency’s handling of sensitive information following a “troubling” leak of classified material, a newly released memo shows.
In March, the federal government appointed a special rapporteur to look into foreign interference, one of several measures to counter meddling and strengthen confidence in the electoral process. In the memo, portions of which were considered too sensitive to release, Vigneault noted the secret documents the Globe was able to view had been shared among senior government officials, as well as a number of allies.
On behalf of the spy service’s entire executive committee, Vigneault told CSIS employees: “I want to assure every one of you that our faith in your tireless dedication and adherence to the Security of Information Act and your oath remains unbroken. We firmly believe that the reputation of our employees’ commitment to our mission is well earned.”
CSIS and the RCMP said in March that they were investigating leaks to the media about foreign interference. “This situation serves to remind us of the necessity to safeguard and protect our information, investigations and sources. As always, the safety and security of our employees is our top priority.”
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