Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies - Vancouver

We're pleased to see research by CASIS Vancouver Director Sam David featured in a new report by Moment Magazine. The piece, "UpScrolled’s Wild West," explores the evolving landscape of social media moderation and cites Sam’s work on the intersection of legitimate political grievances and digital extremism. Full article: https://lnkd.in/esv_Y9Xq Reference paper: https://lnkd.in/dfix2pWH

📢CASIS Vancouver Welcomes Dr. Wade Deisman, PhD. as President. The Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies, Vancouver, is delighted to annouce the appointment of Dr. Wade Deisman, PhD, as President. Dr. Deisman is a nationally recognized criminologist, public intellectual, and academic leader whose work connects critical scholarship, policy engagement, and public education. He currently serves as Associate Dean of Social Sciences at the University of the Fraser Valley, where he has helped shape academic programming, foster interdisciplinary research, and support public scholarship on crime, security, justice, and democratic life. Dr. Deisman brings significant expertise in national security, intelligence, surveillance, criminology, and public policy to CASIS Vancouver. He has led federally and provincially funded initiatives on the social, legal, and political dimensions of Canadian security policy, and has provided expert consultation to public-facing organizations including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. While at the University of Ottawa, Dr. Deisman served as Director of the Ottawa-based National Security Working Group, a forum that brought together scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society actors to examine Canadian national security. In the immediate aftermath of the September 11 attacks, he also contributed to public safety and community dialogue around Bill C-36 and Bill C-42 through his work with the Law Commission of Canada and the Ottawa Community Outreach and Advisory Committee. These experiences have helped establish Dr. Deisman as a national voice on security, intelligence, public safety, privacy, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Most recently, he has played a leading role in public analysis of the extortion crisis, helping to frame its implications for community safety, organized crime, foreign interference, public trust, and the Canadian security landscape. In addition to his scholarly and policy work, Dr. Deisman has regularly engaged public audiences through media commentary, policy briefings, community outreach, and educational initiatives that invite broader civic participation in discussions of security, justice, intelligence, public safety, and democratic accountability. As an organization, we have given a lot of thought to who is best placed to lead CASIS Vancouver into its next chapter following the passing of Candyce Kelshall last year. Following this, we are delighted to announce Dr. Deisman’s appointment and we look forward his leadership in strengthening dialogue, research, and public engagement on security and intelligence issues in Canada and beyond. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Deisman to this important leadership role. #CASISVancouver #SecurityStudies #NationalSecurity #CASIS #Criminology #PublicPolicy #IntelligenceStudies #Leadership #SecurityAndIntelligence

Volume 8, Issue 3 of the Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare features Dr. Nicole Jackson's “Network Signalling Under Uncertainty: Lessons from the Baltic Sea for a Canadian Undersea Cable Posture.” In this article, she explores the security of undersea communication cables, arguing that a shift toward resilience-focused governance is necessary to mitigate hybrid threats. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ge7PH56G

Now is the perfect time to catch up on the Journal of Intelligence, Conflict, and Warfare — Volume 8, Issue 3, which documents the 8th annual West Coast Security Conference. This special edition offers timely analysis into changing democratic norms, global disruptions, and the adaptation necessary for intelligence communities to address emerging threats. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gpz6MbGY

Congratulations to our Director Sam David on his recent publication with the Global Network on Extremism & Technology (GNET)!

JIBC is pleased to sponsor the Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies - Vancouver (CASISVancouver) West Coast Security Conference on “New Rules and New Realities: Understanding a Shifting Global Security Landscape.” November 19-21, 2025. Over three virtual days, participants will hear from experts in intelligence, public safety, law enforcement, and academia, including speakers from the RCMP, DND, Lund University, Notre Dame, and the Canadian Maritime Security Network. A key opportunity to deepen understanding of emerging security challenges and connect with leaders across the field. Learn more:🔗 https://lnkd.in/gE_pAMD

Day two of the West Coast Security conference will soon be kicking off with discussions of the evolving security landscape and the ways in which intelligence, alliances and adaptive strategies are shaping responses to a shifting global order. Conversations will explore how changing geopolitical realities, emerging technologies and the reconfiguration of strategic relationships are redefining what it means to safeguard national and international stability. Tickets are still available for our final day, which will include an interactive war gaming workshop with David Redpath. Learn more now: https://lnkd.in/gE_pAMD Thank you to Justice Institute of British Columbia for sponsoring our event.

The West Coast Security Conference is kicking off today! Day one will feature a discussion of how democratic institutions and societies can remain resilient in the face of mounting pressures on truth and trust. Discussions will consider the ways in which efforts to manipulate information and perception threaten the foundations of open societies, while also pointing to the tools, strategies, and shared responsibilities that can reinforce democratic integrity. Tickets are still available: https://lnkd.in/gE_pAMD

The eighth annual West Coast Security Conference begins this Wednesday, November 19th, bringing together experts from across the world to dissect the changing global security landscape. Secure your last-chance tickets now before registration closes. https://lnkd.in/gE_pAMD

On Day 3 of the West Coast Security Conference, Alexander Leslie, Senior Advisor for Government Affairs at Recorded Future, will present “Architecture of Ambiguity: State-Criminal Fusion in Cyber Espionage Operations.” Leslie guides cyber threat intelligence strategy for national security partners worldwide, drawing on his background directing research into advanced cybercrime and foreign malign influence. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gE_pAMD