Toronto. By Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press. Posted July 4, 2024 6:52 pm. Last Updated July 4, 2024 8:12 pm. OTTAWA David Vigneault says he is stepping down from his job as the head of Canada s spy agency. The director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, who spent seven years at the helm, is leaving the public service altogether. Vigneault says in a statement that he s proud of the work he s done to bring CSIS out of the shadows and make its role on national security and in combating foreign interference more visible. Foreign interference has been a prominent issue in Canadian politics in recent years, at times putting Vigneault in the spotlight. In April, he testified before a federal inquiry into foreign election interference. He said he agreed with a panel of top bureaucrats who concluded there was no significant threat to Canada s elections in 2021 and 2019, despite Chinese interference. He is calling his time in the job one of the most challenging and rewarding periods of his career, but says it s time to pass the baton as the organization celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc says in a social media post that Vigneault spent his entire career serving Canadians and keeping them safe from harm. CSIS declined to say when Vigneault s last day will be, and LeBlanc is not offering any hints about his successor. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 4, 2024. . Anja Karadeglija, The Canadian Press. . In response to many speaking out over the closure of the Ontario Science Centre, the province says they have determined that while the buildings are unique, bespoke, purposebuilt assets, they "have reached.. 1h ago. Ontario Public Service Employees Union OPSEU members on strike voiced concerns to union management at a virtual town hall Wednesday night, including some saying they were "growing frustrated at the lack.. 2h ago. Two male youths have been charged with seconddegree murder in the fatal shooting of a 16yearold at a Parkdale apartment building earlier this week. Authorities were called to 145 Jameson Ave. near.. 1h ago. Admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki has been found guilty of firstdegree murder in the deaths of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and an unidentified woman known as Buffalo Woman. customcontent.. breaking. 28m ago. In response to many speaking out over the closure of the Ontario Science Centre, the province says they have determined that while the buildings are unique, bespoke, purposebuilt assets, they "have reached.. 1h ago. Ontario Public Service Employees Union OPSEU members on strike voiced concerns to union management at a virtual town hall Wednesday night, including some saying they were "growing frustrated at the lack.. 2h ago. Two male youths have been charged with seconddegree murder in the fatal shooting of a 16yearold at a Parkdale apartment building earlier this week. Authorities were called to 145 Jameson Ave. near.. 1h ago. Admitted serial killer Jeremy Skibicki has been found guilty of firstdegree murder in the deaths of Morgan Harris, Marcedes Myran, Rebecca Contois, and an unidentified woman known as Buffalo Woman. customcontent.. breaking. 28m ago. Weather alerts, including a rainfall warning, continues throughout the GTA on Wednesday. Michelle Mackey has your forecast. 18h ago. With the remnants of Hurricane Beryl making its way through the GTA, Afua Baah speaks with the Toronto Region Conservation Authority about some of the areas in Toronto that are vulnerable to flooding. 17h ago. First Nations leaders at the AFN annual general meeting, aired their grievances at the CrownIndigenous Relations minister. One man urged the PM to attend treaty meetings in person  if he has the courage to. 16h ago. Fire departments have ramped up training to help first responders handle incidents involving lithium ion batteries. David Zura explains and takes a look at the training. 18h ago. Restaurants, bars, and craft beverage makers are all feeling the pinch as the LCBO strike continues. Erica Natividad with how they're coping with low supplies and lost sales. 18h ago. Now New and Improved! Watch CityNews, listen to 680 NewsRadio live anytime and get uptotheminute breakingnews alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are across all Android and iOS devices.
David Vigneault announces his departure as head of CSIS after seven years, highlighting efforts to increase transparency. His tenure included addressing foreign interference and testifying on election security. Minister LeBlanc praised Vigneault's dedication. Vigneault reflects on his career's challenges and rewards, passing the baton in CSIS's 40th anniversary month. His successor remains undisclosed.