Ladies and gentlemen,
I write to remaind all of our next VICS, to be held Wednesday, 20 May 2026, at 7:00 pm (Eastern) on Zoom.
Carl Marchand will lead a discussion on Agentic AI and the Intelligence Function.
At the end of the discussion, for those who might be interested, I will be seeking advice on the development of CIN/RCR governance.
Plan on joining us to discuss Carl's insights.
Best regards,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to introduce a new CIN/RCR member. Darren Hodder is a former naval officer with the Royal Canadian Navy who has worked in 'big tech' for the past 20 years. He is a licensed amateur radio operator, with an interest in cryptography and an attentive awareness of risks posed by rampant AI capabilities. He hopes to use his experience and knowledge to aid in strengthening Canada's data sovereignty, information gathering capabilities. See more about Darren at https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenhodder/
Darren, welcome to CIN/RCR. We look forward to your contributions.
Best regards,
Jim
Ladies and gentlemen,
I have the pleasure of welcoming new CIN/RCR member Marwan Alyan.
Marwan is a Policy Analyst with the RCMP National Headquarters and is interested in deepening his knowledge of the intelligence domain, particularly in collection and assessment. He has an interest in Middle East issues and passed the RCMP operational Arabic test with high marks.
Marwan is completing the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the Royal Military College of Canada. He also holds an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences degree from UOttawa, and a graduate certificate in Regulatory Affairs from Algonquin College. He has served on the Board of Directors of a housing co-operative since 2017, in addition to other volunteer social support initiatives.
Marwan has expressly committed to uphold the CIN/RCR principles and mission.
Marwan, we are pleased to welcome you into CIN/RCR and look forward to your contributions.
Ladies and gentlemen,
I have the pleasure, on your behalf, of welcoming new CIN/RCR member Gavin Lemoine.
Gavin is a seasoned Federal Government Sales professional at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. He has expertise in cybersecurity, data protection, and advanced IT infrastructure tailored to the requirements of Canadian federal agencies. His work in Ottawa has involved two main intelligence agencies, putting him at the intersection of national security and technology.
Gavin is a Carleton University educated professional and a 17-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve. He has expressly agreed to uphold the CIN/RCR mission and principles, particularly non-partisan professional development.
Welcome aboard Gavin. We are very happy to have you with us.
Best regards,