CIN FORUM

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am pleased to announce that Gran Duckworth is a new member of CIN/RCR.

Grant is a former federal public servant (IRCC, CBSA, ITAC) and past VP of the Canadian International Council (Vancouver branch). He is interested in engaging with retired/current practitioners about global security and intelligence issues impacting Canada. As a former immigration enforcement officer (pre-CBSA) and policy analyst, he is interested in educating existing/new practitioners about the strategic importance of IRCC in safeguarding Canada’s national security (eg., prevention role). As a practitioner of strategic foresight, Grant works to broaden the national discussion about “over the horizon” security and intelligence issues.  

Members may wish to visit his VSIR web page to see his contributions to the national policy dialogue on current/emerging S&I issues.

Welcome aboard Grant.

Best regards,

Ladies and gentlemen,

To remind, tonight is a big night if your interested in threats to Canada and national security strategy generally.

First, at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) Calvin Chrustie will join our CIN VICS to discuss the Canadian threat landscape. Calvin is a former senior officer in the RCMP and a lawyer. He is concerned about the hybrid warfare already underway in Canada. Join us at 7:00 p.m. Eastern.

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Ladies and gentlemen,

I am pleased to announce that Alex Paterson has joined CIN/RCR. Alex works for Canadians for Justice and Peace in the MIddle East, and is currently focussed on Canadian policy in the Middle East. He has also done work for the Canadian International Council and the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy. Alex is interested in learning more about the intelligence function generally, both for his own career development and future academic endeavours. The interface between intelligence and strategic studies is also one of his interests. Alex looks forward to consulting both academics and practitioners. See more about Alex at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-d-paterson/.

Welcome Alex, it's good to have you with us.

Best regards,

Jim

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am pleased to announce that our next Virtual Intelligence Coffee Shop (VICS) will be held next Thursday, 27 November 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern, on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent/posted separately.

Our guest for the evening is Calvin Chrustie, an experienced former RCMP senior officer with national and international experience. See his background at https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-chrustie-llm-03b4686/.

Calvin will lead a discussion on the current threat landscape in Canada.

Best regards,

Jim