Masterclass
The Year That Was; The Year To Come
Wesley Wark
Review key political and geopolitical shifts of 2025 and explore emerging national security and intelligence priorities that could shape Canada’s agenda in 2026.
Executive Development
Our portfolio of courses and masterclasses support the professional development goals of participants while offering different delivery formats that cater to the needs of busy mid- to senior careerists who seek expertise on domain-specific issues.
The BEI also offers an Executive Certificate program designed to equip professionals with cutting-edge knowledge and skills to master digital transformation and navigate governance challenges.
Additionally, BEI’s nimble operation is able to develop custom courses aimed at supporting a culture of learning within Government agencies and other organizations.
Masterclass
The Future of the Five Eyes
Wesley Wark
Examine the future of Canada’s role in the Five Eyes alliance, rising geopolitical tensions, and options for expanding global intelligence partnerships and strategic autonomy.
Masterclass
A Canadian HUMINT Foreign Intelligence Service: The Key Questions
Wesley Wark
Should Canada establish a HUMINT foreign intelligence service? Explore its potential value, mission, and feasibility amid rising global threats and shifting U.S. alliances.
Masterclass
Critical Minerals, Geopolitics and National Security
Wesley Wark
Explore Canada’s role in the global race for critical minerals amid U.S.-China tensions and the urgent push for green energy and technological sovereignty.
Masterclass
Evidence-Based Policy Analysis in a Digital Age
Ann Fitz-Gerald
This masterclass equips participants with tools and techniques for strategic policy development, focusing on analysis, decision-making, prioritization, and results-based accountability implementation.
Masterclass
The Trump Doctrine And The Future Of Canada’s Alliance Relationships
Wesley Wark
This masterclass explores Trump’s revived America First and Manifest Destiny doctrines, analyzing their implications for Canada’s alliance with the U.S., NATO, and Five Eyes.
Masterclass
Foreign Interference: The Inquiry Report and Future Threats
Wesley Wark
This masterclass examines the Foreign Interference Inquiry’s findings and recommendations, exploring implementation challenges and future threats to Canada’s elections and democratic institutions.
Masterclass
Real-Time Data for Better Global Intelligence
Danielle Goldfarb
This masterclass explores how digital data and AI innovations can address global challenges, highlighting real-world cases, opportunities, and emerging risks in global affairs intelligence.
Executive Certificate
Organizational Transformation
Joel Blit
This course explores how digital tools and strategies can enhance efficiency, optimize resources, and foster innovation to help organizations thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Executive Course
The National Security and Intelligence Review System
Wesley Wark
This course surveys the evolution of Canada’s national security review system, examining its legal foundations, current practices, key challenges, and best practices for effective oversight.