David Vigneault Director of CSIS

In June 2017, David Vigneault became the ninth director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Mr. Vigneault resumed a leadership role in the Service after having held numerous positions within the security and intelligence apparatus.

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Professional experience

From 2013 until his appointment as Director, Mr. Vigneault was Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet, Security and Intelligence, at the Privy Council Office.

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From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Vigneault was Associate Vice-President of the Programs Branch of the Canada Border Services Agency. Prior to this period, he held senior positions in CSIS, as Deputy Director, Intelligence, and Deputy Director, Secretariat.

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Mr. Vigneault also held the position of Director, Transnational Security, at the Communications Security Establishment, and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Minister at the Department of National Defense.

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Studies

Mr. Vigneault holds a Master of Arts (Political Science) from the University of Montreal and a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Laval University.

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