The Centre for National Security

About the Centre

The purpose of the Centre for National Security (CNS) is to:

• Bring together public and private sector executives to work together to improve the detection of threats, coordination and interoperability of response, the free movement of low-risk people and trade, and communication with the public.
• Build insight, through dialogue and research, about how to improve Canada’s national security by capitalizing on advanced technologies and practices.
• Provide a forum for learning that draws on the experience and knowledge of members, as well as Conference Board experts and others.
• Improve the capacity of each member organization to contribute to the identification, mitigation and response to national security threats.

Who Should Join

CNS brings together senior executives from a variety of organizations with national security mandates such as:

• Federal and provincial departments and agencies;
• Municipalities;
• Research organizations;
• Energy and utility companies;
• Financial institutions;
• Communications providers;
• Health care institutions and associations;
• Pharmaceutical firms
• Transportation companies; and
• Computer hardware and software manufacturers.

Benefits

• Network with peers from both the public and private sector to build a better understanding of national security issues and how they can be resolved.
• Learn from experts and practitioners, and share knowledge, experience and perspectives on global best practices to address national security issues.
• Gain access to insights based on rigorous and balanced research tailored to meet your organization’s needs.
• Contribute to the improvement of national security and economic prosperity of Canada.

More Information

For more information on the research or to join the Centre, please contact: