ECONSEC
Economic Intelligence and Research Governance
ECONSEC is at the forefront of securing Canada's vital interests in a competitive global landscape. Our mission is to bridge the gap between national defense strategy and corporate resilience. We serve as the operational hub for leading experts to collaborate on identifiying economic threats, preventing intellectual property theft, and countering corporate espionage.
RESEARCH PILLARS
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Foreign Investment Analytics
Monitoring strategic acquisitions and state-led investments to identify emerging threats to Canada's critical economic infrastructure.
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Dual-Use Technology
Evaluating the security implications of advanced technologies with both civilian and military applications, from AI to quantum computing.
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Counter-Espionage Protocols
Developing defensive frameworks to safeguard domestic intellectual property from targeted corporate intelligence gathering and industrial sabotage.
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Supply Chain Integrity
Mapping complex global defense manufacturing pipelines to prevent unauthorized infiltration and ensure continuous operational capability.
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Critical Asset Resilience
Securing national resource supply chains, focusing on critical minerals and energy assets vital to defense manufacturing and sovereignty.
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Insider Threat Analytics
Developing advanced vetting frameworks and behavioral modeling to mitigate risks within sensitive research laboratories and defense projects.
Partner Organizations
Facilitating collaboration between world-leading institutions and research experts.
CCI
Critical Risk
IJF
OPI
Latest Insights
Tracking emerging economic security threats and providing strategic foresight.
Post 1
Analyzing the shift in global trade routes and their impact on Canadian maritime security protocols.
Post 2
New frameworks for protecting critical intellectual property within national research laboratories.
Post 3
A comprehensive review of industrial espionage tactics targeting advanced technology sectors.
Upcoming Events
ECONSEC holds regular research forums and policy workshops throughout the year. Below is where you will find our upcoming 2026 events schedule. Please check back regularly for updates on specific session dates and registration information regarding our national defence and corporate intelligence governance modules.