This section provides open-source references of interest for security intelligence and CBRNE defence.
Canadian Security and Intelligence
- CSIS — Canadian Security Intelligence Service. Canada's primary national intelligence agency, responsible for investigating threats to national security including terrorism, espionage, and foreign interference.
- RCMP — Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Canada's federal police force with national security, organized crime, and federal policing mandates.
- CBSA — Canada Border Services Agency. Manages Canada's borders by enforcing customs, immigration, and trade laws at ports of entry.
- ITAC — Integrated Terrorism Assessment Centre. Provides integrated assessments of the terrorist threat to Canada and Canadian interests worldwide.
- Sûreté du Québec — Quebec's provincial police force, responsible for law enforcement and public safety across the province.
Foreign Affairs and Diplomacy
- Global Affairs Canada — Manages Canada's diplomatic and consular relations, international trade, and development assistance.
- U.S. Department of State — The lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, advancing American diplomacy, development, and global engagement.
International Law Enforcement and Border Security
- FBI — Federal Bureau of Investigation. The principal U.S. federal law enforcement and domestic intelligence agency, with jurisdiction over counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybercrime, and criminal investigations.
- CBP — U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The largest U.S. federal law enforcement agency, responsible for border security, customs enforcement, and trade facilitation at ports of entry.
Defence and Security Intelligence
- Jane's — Open-source defence, security, and intelligence analysis covering military capabilities, geopolitical risk, CBRNE threats, and defence industry worldwide.
- The Conference Board of Canada — Independent applied research organization providing economic, public policy, and organizational performance analysis.
International News
- BBC World — International news service of the British Broadcasting Corporation, covering global affairs, politics, and security developments.
- Al Jazeera — Global news network covering international affairs with particular depth in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.