Canadian Security Intelligence Service

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) is Canada's primary national security agency, responsible for collecting, analyzing, and acting on intelligence related to threats like terrorism, espionage, and foreign interference. It operates primarily in the realm of information gathering and threat assessment to help protect Canada's sovereignty and citizens. CSIS does not have policing powers or direct law enforcement authority but provides intelligence to government agencies to inform security decisions and responses. It functions under strict legal frameworks to ensure national security while respecting individual rights and privacy.