Intel warning

Canada’s Terror Threat Disclosed In New CSIS Report

Terrorism and extremists are believed to be the biggest threat to Canada’s national security, according to the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Public Report for 2014-2016.

“I welcome the release of the 23rd CSIS Public Report, which provides key trends affecting our country’s national security. Terrorism and violent extremism remained the most immediate threat to Canada’s national security during the period covered by this report. Interested Canadians will find engaging insight into the service’s work to keep us all safe while protecting our rights,” said
Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.

The CSIS report stated the “principal terrorist threat to Canada remains that posed by violent extremists who could be inspired to carry out an attack in Canada. Violent extremist ideologies espoused by terrorist groups like Daesh and Al Qaeda continue to appeal to certain individuals in Canada.”

CSIS Director Michel Coulombe said he recognizes Canada is not immune to the threat of terrorism, and highlighted the increased concern of the “extremist traveler” phenomenon: Canadians who leave the country to participate in terrorist activities abroad.