U.S. strategic intelligence firm hires former Canadian intelligence chief

Posted On: August 8, 2024

The outgoing head of Canada's spy agency is joining a U.S. strategic intelligence firm that is waging a war against intellectual property theft.

Strider Technologies said in a statement that David Vigneault is the new CEO of its global intelligence unit.

Vigneault said last month that he would step down as director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service after seven years in the role.

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He said he was proud of the work he had done to bring CSIS out of the shadows and raise awareness of its efforts to protect against foreign interference.

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Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc has appointed career intelligence officer Vanessa Lloyd as acting director of CSIS, effective July 20.

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Lloyd is expected to hold the position for six months or until a new permanent director is appointed.

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Two major Canadian railway companies cease operations due to conflict with unions

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Canada's banks, airports, hospitals and border crossings suffer Microsoft's fall

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La Paz shines as one of the top eco-friendly destinations for Canadian travellers

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Unionized workers will return to work following back-to-work orders issued by two major Canadian railways, but they plan to take legal action

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Canadian rail services shut down due to CN and CPKC worker lockouts

Posted On: August 23, 2024

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