Trudeau directs adviser to reshape Canada's national security strategy

In Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed national security and intelligence adviser Nathalie Drouin to create a renewed national security strategy. This initiative was highlighted in a mandate letter and aims to establish a comprehensive framework concerning the nation’s security, defense, and diplomatic approaches. Trudeau emphasizes the necessity for consultation with Canadian citizens and collaboration through the national security council during the development of this strategy, which is slated for completion next year. Additionally, he has requested that Drouin ensure the intelligence and analysis needed for his operational capacity is efficiently managed. A significant focus of this strategy will be enhancing transparency and dialogue with various groups, including parliamentarians, civil society, diaspora communities, and Indigenous groups, particularly in light of emerging threats.