Eric Balsam
Eric Balsam is a spokesperson for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the national intelligence agency responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating security intelligence in Canada. In a recent report, he highlighted that CSIS has implemented substantive changes to its information request processes in collaboration with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), ensuring compliance with disclosure regulations while addressing privacy and security concerns.
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CSIS spokesperson Eric Balsam acknowledged that Iran poses a danger to Canada and its allies.
CSIS acting to prevent possible Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. targets in Canada, former spies say
Canada· 2026-02-26
Eric Balsam, a spokesperson for CSIS, discussed the challenges faced by the agency regarding lawful access.
Ottawa set to reduce warrantless powers for law enforcement in refined border-security billCanada· 2026-02-03
Eric Balsam, a spokesperson for CSIS, said in an e-mail that the department takes employees’ input seriously.
Border and spy agencies among worst places to work in federal government, survey saysCanada· 2025-08-25
CSIS spokesperson Eric Balsam stated that the watchdog’s review had found that every federal institution complied with the SCIDA’s requirements for disclosure and record keeping.
CSIS request for protester’s personal details raises red flags, watchdog saysCanada· 2025-06-18