Ladies and gentlemen,

Our next is coming up, on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) on Zoom.

Join the Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88352352568?pwd=CTA2610QwAbDO8cq28n0P8QQpjMMpR.1

Our topic for discussion will be impact of the new US National Security Strategy 2025 on the spectrum of threats to Canada's sovereignty and national interests.

Attached here is a copy of the US National Security Strategy 2025, for your information and review. A copy has been posted in the Blog and you are invited to engage in commentary as you wish. The body of commentary will provide the basis for our

discussion.

Ladies and gentlemen,

There are two posts on the CIN?RCR BLOG, addressing issues with the US 2025 National Security Strategy. You may wish to read them prior to our VICS next week, on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 7:00 pm. via Zoom.

You are invited to add your own commentary to the BLOG, and provide ideas we can discuss during the VICS.

Best regards,

Jim

Ladies and gentlemen,

Happy New Year.

I write to offer an early notice of our CIN/RCR ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) OF MEMBERS ON WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026, AT 7:00 P.M. (EASTERN) ON ZOOM.

I invite you all to become familiar with the CIN/RCR By-Law No. 1 - Constitution. At the AGM, we must do two things. First we must approve the 2025 Annual Financial Report. Second. You will be asked to elect Directors to your Board.

Other important agenda items will cover program planning and budget issues.

In the next week or so, I will send out a notice to all asking for nominations or volunteers to stand for election as a Director. Our Board is composed of 12 Directors, two of which are in mid-term and so need no attention. Seven Directors require confirmation and a further three posts require election. Any Member can be nominated or volunteer t…

I write to wish all CIN/RCR members a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope you and your families have a wonderful holiday period of rest, warmth and good food.

To all of you who, in some way, work to keep our country safe and secure, I offer my sincere thanks. We all appreciate what you do.

Warm regards,

Jim

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Stéphane Bourassa has become a new member of CIN/RCR. Stéphane is a former military intelligence officer who specialized in CBRNE Defence. After leaving the CAF, he is engaged in post-doctoral research at the Ecole de Technologie Supérieure (ETS) in the laboratory of Docteur Louis Dufresne, PhD, Ing. See more about Stéphane at https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/en/profile/stephane-bourassa/team/151.

Welcome aboard Stéphane. We look forward to your participation and contributions.

Best regards,

Jim

Ladies and gentlemen,

It is my pleasure to welcome Mr. Simon Miller as a new member of CIN/RCR. Simon recently joined the Army Reserve as a member of 2 Intelligence Company (2 Int Coy) in Toronto. In his civilian role, Simon is a Senior Principal Managing Partner at Workday, supporting the Government of Canada (and other commercial customers). See more about Simon at

http://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmiller

Welcome Simon. We look forward to your participation.

Best regards,

Jim

Ladies and gentlemen,

We will be holding our next VICS on Thursday, 15 January 2026, at 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) on Zoom.

Our topic for discussion will be impact of the new US National Security Strategy 2025 on the spectrum of threats to Canada's sovereignty and national interests.

Attached here is a copy of the US National Security Strategy 2025, for your information and review. A copy has been posted in the Blog and you are invited to engage in commentary as you wish. The body of commentary will provide the basis for our January discussion.

We will be particularly interested in hearing of any effects in your particular area of intelligence work. Is there any change in working relationships among/with our closest allies?

Zoom links will be provided closer to the date.

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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