Parliamentary Committee Notes: Canadian Forces Intelligence
In the lead up to and during Operation AEGIS, Canadian Forces Intelligence Command provided regular briefings to senior leaders within the Defence Team on the situation in Afghanistan.
Throughout 2020 and 2021, Canadian Forces Intelligence Command provided regular updates to Defence Team seniors on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.
During summer 2021, intelligence briefings warned of the Taliban's growing momentum and plausible risk of a potential sudden collapse.
This intelligence was also shared regularly with other government departments, as well as the Minister of Global Affairs and Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship.
This intelligence helped inform Canadian Armed Forces and whole-of-government planning efforts that were underway.
Throughout this process, Canadian Forces Intelligence Command remained in lock step with Allies and partners to share intelligence, information, and develop assessments.
Key facts
The Canadian Armed Forces Intelligence Command provides credible, timely and integrated defence intelligence capabilities and products to support national security objectives and operations.
Throughout 2020 and 2021: Canadian Forces Intelligence Command (CFINTCOM) provided regular updates on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan through normal intelligence channels to senior National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces clients, including published written products and verbal briefings.
From mid-July through mid-August: CFINTCOM provided daily briefings on Afghanistan to the then-Acting Chief of the Defence Staff, the Deputy Minister, and the Minister of National Defence.
After February 2021: Ad hoc coordination meetings between Canadian and Allied intelligence analysts on the deteriorating situation began at the working level.
These meetings were later regularized in bi-weekly, weekly, and eventually daily formats, ensuring close coordination of information and assessment.
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