About CSIS

This section provides information on the role of CSIS, the way it is organized, the programs and services it offers, and how this role differs from that of other departments and agencies of the Government of Canada involved in national security activities.

You can also read about:

• the legislation that established the CSIS mandate;
• our Mission Statement and Vision;
• the mechanisms in place to ensure that CSIS is one of the most accountable security intelligence organizations in the world;
• the five phases of the security intelligence cycle that outline the process used by CSIS to produce and disseminate intelligence information;
• a brief history of the creation and evolution of CSIS;
• a biography of the current Director of CSIS;
• how to file a complaint;
• frequently asked questions; and
• the disclosure of travel and hospitality expenses.