David Vigneault
Canadian security intelligence director
| David Vigneault
| |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Public servant; intelligence director |
| Known for | Director, Canadian Security Intelligence Service 19 June 2017 – 20 July 2024[1] |
| Education | Université de Montréal[2] |
| Predecessor | Jeff Yaworski |
David Vigneault led the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) as director, from 2017 to 2024.[1]
Office held
| Office | Start | End | Predecessor | Successor | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director, Canadian Security Intelligence Service | 19 June 2017 | 20 July 2024 | Jeff Yaworski | Vanessa Lloyd | [1] |
Intelligence and public-service career
David Vigneault worked at National Defence before joining the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, where he became assistant director of the secretariat in December 2006 and assistant director of intelligence in June 2009. He moved to the Canada Border Services Agency in May 2010 and became assistant secretary to the cabinet for security and intelligence at the Privy Council Office in December 2012.[2]
CSIS leadership
David Vigneault became director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service in June 2017. In July 2024 the government announced that Vanessa Lloyd would serve as interim director following his retirement, effective 20 July.[2][3]
Education
David Vigneault holds a master’s degree in political science from the Université de Montréal.[2]
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Craig Marlatt, Former Directors of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, CanadaInfo, accessed 8 November 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Director’s Biography, 2021 transition briefing, accessed 8 November 2026.
- ↑ Public Safety Canada, Minister LeBlanc announces appointment of Interim Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, 19 July 2024, accessed 8 November 2026.