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CSIS

CSIS

4 5.8
A Canadian government agency that gathers and analyzes information about security threats in Canada and other countries
  • noun
  • Formal
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  • During the conference, a representative from CSIS presented on cybersecurity threats facing Canada.

Examples

  • CELESTE JOHNSON WARD is a Fellow in the International Security Program at CSIS.

    Academic text (2003)

  • I do suggest that you keep the RCMP informed and, if necessary, inform CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service).

    Blog text (21)

  • And it includes individuals who have served in both government and CSIS, including Matt Goodman.

    Blog text (13)

  • Martin Kleiber is a research assistant at CSIS.

    Academic text (2007)

  • According to CSIS, the average bill for public pensions in the developed world will grow by 7 percent of GDP between 2000 and 2050.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Critical Questions is produced by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), a private, tax-exempt institution focusing on international public policy issues.

    Blog text (17)

  • I assume you're not forgetting the recent work of CSIS, RCMP, and the other police forces in apprehending these latest jihadist suspects.

    Blog text (9)

  • As Ernie Bower of CSIS recently observed—and I believe Ernie is traveling today—

    Blog text (13)

  • The CSIS is responsible for gathering and analyzing security intelligence for Canada.

  • As part of my briefings, I met with officials from CSIS to discuss national security.

Synonyms

Canadian Security Intelligence Service
vsCSIS
  • Formal
3.5

A government body that gathers and reports information to protect Canada

is the short form used for the same government agency

Surface Forms

CSIS singular
CSISs plural

Etymology

CSIS is a short name made from the first letters of Canadian Security Intelligence Service, like CIA or FBI. It is the name of Canada's main agency that gathers and studies 'security' and 'intelligence' information, so the letters remind you of what the agency does.