National Security and Intelligence

The work that the security and intelligence community does every day makes a difference in the lives of all people who call Canada home. It helps safeguard our democracy and keep our communities safe.

Headed by the Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor (DC/NSIA) to the Prime Minister, the Branch provides policy support to the Prime Minister, and the Clerk of the Privy Council. The Branch’s Secretariats coordinate operational and policy advice, in the areas of foreign affairs, defence, national security and intelligence.  

About the National Security and Intelligence Branch at the Privy Council Office

Organization and mandate

Read about the organization and mandate of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor’s Branch.

Reports and publications

Read about National Security and Intelligence Advisor’s Branch activities, initiatives, and reporting.

National Security Transparency Commitment

Find out about the Government of Canada’s National Security Transparency Initiative.

Security Centre of Excellence

Supports departmental security across federal organizations: find job opportunities and career paths within various federal departments and agencies across Canada.

Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force

Find out about this whole-of-government working group that coordinates Government of Canada collection and analysis efforts concerning threats to Canada’s federal election processes.



Headshot of Nathalie Drouin

Nathalie G. Drouin, Ad. E.

Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister

Mandate Letter of the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister



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