Dates
June 12-23, 2023
Length of Course
10 days
9:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Prerequisites
Statement of Interest
Delivery Method
Online
Cost
$1,825 CAD
Cost includes a non-refundable $25 registration fee
Instructors
Wesley Wark
Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs
Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation
This professional summer course will examine key aspects of the modern practice of intelligence and security. The course instructor explores both a Canadian and an international perspective, drawing on historical examples and contemporary issues.
Course Summary
The core objective of the course is to deepen participants’ strategic understanding of the fast-changing nature of intelligence, its challenges, uses, and significance. The governance, legal, and accountability frameworks for Canadian security and intelligence will be an important part of the course.
The course draws on the perspective a leading academic expert. The course will feature a variety of online content delivery, including live presentations by the instructor and guest experts, pre-recorded videos, case studies, and small group and plenary discussions.
The course is structured to allow schedule flexibility for students and to impose only moderate demands on your online time. Registered students will be provided in advance with a detailed course agenda and schedule. Live sessions will take place in the morning. Suggestions for key documentary readings will be provided to supplement the presentations and discussions.
The language of instruction will be English. All presentations and discussions will draw on information in the public domain and will be held under the Chatham House rule.
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for officials and employees of the Government of Canada who:
- are currently serving in some capacity in the intelligence and security community who wish to deepen their understanding of the history of intelligence and current issues and challenges;
- have just accepted or just started a job in government in the intelligence and security community and need a rapid introduction;
- intend to seek a job in the intelligence and security community and want a fuller understanding of intelligence and security issues;
- work regularly with people in the intelligence and security community, or who regularly use material from the community, and want a fuller understanding of the origin and nature of intelligence material.
Students who do not meet this criteria will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
Covered in this Course
- Historical context of intelligence
- The organization and governance of Canadian intelligence
- Intelligence collection methodologies
- The role of assessment
- Intelligence and policy-making
- The national security threat environment
- Safeguarding intelligence, including the counter-intelligence mission
- Cyber espionage and security
- Transparency, review and accountability
- Foreign interference
To Register
Candidates will be admitted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Before registering, prospective candidates for the course are asked to send a brief statement of interest and a short bio detailing their career and educational background. This material should be sent electronically to: info@balsillieinstitute.ca.
Selected candidates, once confirmed, can then register on our website at:
Instructors
Wesley Wark
Fellow, Balsillie School of International Affairs
Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation