Full Description
National security in the interest of preserving the well-being of a country is arguably the first and most important responsibility of any democratic government. Yet, despite the centrality of national security, the study of the intelligence community in Canada has been largely neglected by scholars. Motivated by some of the pressing questions and concerns of citizens, Top Secret Canada is the first book to offer a comprehensive study of the Canadian intelligence community, its different parts and how it functions as a whole. In taking up this important task, the editors and contributors aim to identify the key players, explain their mandates and functions, and assess how they interact with each other.Top Secret Canada fills a large gap in the literature on Canadian foreign policy, defence, and security. Featuring essays by the country's foremost experts on law, intelligence, and national security, it will be a go-to resource for those seeking to understand Canada's intelligence community and the challenges it faces both now and into the future.
Contents
IntroductionPart One: Central Agencies and Advice to Policy Makers1. Privy Council Office (PCO): Greg Fyffe2. Prime Minister's Office (PMO): Meredith LillyPart Two: Core Collection and Advisory Agencies3. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS): Jeremy Littlewood4. Communications Security Establishment (CSE): Bill Robinson5. Integrated Terrorism Analysis Centre (ITAC): Stephanie Carvin6. Financial (FINTRAC) John PyrikPart Three: Operations and Enforcement and Community Engagement7. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): Kent Roach8. Canada Border Security Agency (CBSA): Christian Leuprecht, Kelly Sundberg, Todd Hataley and Alexandra Green 9. Public Safety Canada (PSC): Alex Wilner10. Canada Centre for Community Engagement and the Prevention of Violence (CCCEPV): Michael King and Brett KubicekPart Four: Government Departments with National Security Functions11. Department of National Defence (DND): Thomas Juneau12. Global Affairs Canada (GAC): Michael Nesbitt13. Department of Justice (DOJ): Craig Forcese and Jennifer Poirier Part Five: The Evolving National Security Review Landscape14. National Security Review and Oversight: Leah West15. National Security and the Media: Alex Boutilier
