Trudeau instructs top aide to develop updated national security strategy

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has instructed a senior adviser to create a new national security strategy outlining Canada’s security, defense, and diplomatic stance.

In a mandate letter to national security and intelligence adviser Nathalie Drouin, Trudeau expects her to engage with Canadians and collaborate with the national security council to formulate the strategy.

He states that the strategy, anticipated for next year, should undergo a review every four years to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.

Trudeau also tasks Drouin, appointed as security adviser in January, with overseeing the intelligence and analysis required for him to fulfill his responsibilities effectively.

Furthermore, he emphasizes the need to enhance transparency and communication with Canadians—particularly those directly impacted by emerging threats—to raise awareness and bolster Canada’s readiness to respond.

Trudeau highlights the importance of improved dialogue with parliamentarians, civil society representatives, diaspora communities, provinces and territories, Indigenous groups, allied partners, industry, and others.

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