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A civilian organization of the Canadian Government responsible for [[intelligence analysis management|intelligence management]] and [[counterintelligence]], the '''Canadian Security Intelligence Service''' is responsible for recognizing and reporting potential threats to Canada. Originally, CSIS fell under the direction of the Solicitor General, however, in a recent reorganization in now falls under the Minister of Public Safety Canada. <ref name=CSIS>{{citation | A civilian organization of the Canadian Government responsible for [[intelligence analysis management|intelligence management]] and [[counterintelligence]], the '''Canadian Security Intelligence Service''' is responsible for recognizing and reporting potential threats to Canada. Originally, CSIS fell under the direction of the Solicitor General, however, in a recent reorganization in now falls under the Minister of Public Safety Canada. <ref name=CSIS>{{citation | ||
| title = | | title = CSIS: Accountability and Review | ||
| publisher = Canadian Security and Intelligence Service | | publisher = Canadian Security and Intelligence Service | ||
| url = http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/bts/ccntblt-eng.asp}}</ref> There is a very high degree of cooperation among the intelligence services of Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States, with New Zealand in a lesser but still significant relationship. | | url = http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/bts/ccntblt-eng.asp}}</ref> There is a very high degree of cooperation among the intelligence services of Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States, with New Zealand in a lesser but still significant relationship. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The first Canadian intelligence collection was | The first Canadian intelligence collection agency was set-up by [Prime Minster Sir John A. MacDonald] in 1864. This force was called the [Western Frontier Constabulary and was responsible for monitoring the situation along the borders between [Upper Canada] (Ontario) and the [[United States]].For [Lower Canada] (Quebec} the [Montreal Water Police was established. Both organizations reported the the Prime Minister. <ref name=Begin>{{citation | ||
| title = History of CSIS: In the Beginning | | title = History of CSIS: In the Beginning | ||
| publisher = Canadian Security Intelligence Service | | publisher = Canadian Security Intelligence Service | ||
| url = http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/hstrrtfcts/hstr/brfbgnndx-eng.asp}}</ref> By 1984, however, it was time for a major reorganization, in part to make the difference clear between police and national security intelligence. <ref name=Reorg>{{citation | | url = http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/hstrrtfcts/hstr/brfbgnndx-eng.asp}}</ref> By 1984, however, it was time for a major reorganization, in part to make the difference clear between police and national security intelligence. <ref name=Reorg>{{citation | ||
| title = History of CSIS: The Creation of Canada's Civilian Security Intelligence Service | | title = History of CSIS: The Creation of Canada's Civilian Security Intelligence Service | ||
| publisher = Canadian Security Intelligence Service | | publisher = Canadian Security and Intelligence Service | ||
| url = http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/hstrrtfcts/hstr/brfcssndx-eng.asp}}</ref> | | url = http://www.csis-scrs.gc.ca/hstrrtfcts/hstr/brfcssndx-eng.asp}}</ref> | ||
==Collection== | ==Collection== | ||
Revision as of 19:55, 21 November 2009
A civilian organization of the Canadian Government responsible for intelligence management and counterintelligence, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service is responsible for recognizing and reporting potential threats to Canada. Originally, CSIS fell under the direction of the Solicitor General, however, in a recent reorganization in now falls under the Minister of Public Safety Canada. [1] There is a very high degree of cooperation among the intelligence services of Australia, Canada, Great Britain and the United States, with New Zealand in a lesser but still significant relationship.
History
The first Canadian intelligence collection agency was set-up by [Prime Minster Sir John A. MacDonald] in 1864. This force was called the [Western Frontier Constabulary and was responsible for monitoring the situation along the borders between [Upper Canada] (Ontario) and the United States.For [Lower Canada] (Quebec} the [Montreal Water Police was established. Both organizations reported the the Prime Minister. [2] By 1984, however, it was time for a major reorganization, in part to make the difference clear between police and national security intelligence. [3]
Collection
Until recently, it conducts no clandestine intelligence collection although it has access to signals intelligence produced by the Communications Security Establishment and through close relationships with allies. A 2007 statement, however, says "the Service may engage in covert operational activities outside of Canada. These activities are varied in nature, but all are conducted in accordance with the CSIS Act, CSIS policy and Ministerial Direction, and with appropriate approvals in place."[4]
Analysis and dissemination
While it produces reports at all levels of classified information, it probably publishes more of its analytical output than any world intelligence agency; see Canadian Security Intelligence Service/External Links.
References
- ↑ CSIS: Accountability and Review, Canadian Security and Intelligence Service
- ↑ History of CSIS: In the Beginning, Canadian Security Intelligence Service
- ↑ History of CSIS: The Creation of Canada's Civilian Security Intelligence Service, Canadian Security and Intelligence Service
- ↑ Backgrounder: Collection of Security Intelligence Outside of Canada, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, June 2007