Prime Minister Announces Senior Reappointment

Mr. Elcock was first appointed as Director of the Service on May 31, 1994. He previously held the position of Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council (Security and Intelligence) and Counsel.

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service was created by an Act of Parliament in 1984. The Act established a mandate for the Service and legislated a framework of democratic control and accountability for a civilian Canadian security intelligence service. The Service is dedicated to the protection of Canada's national security interests and the safety of Canadians.

Biographical notes attached.

PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555

Born: August 1947

Education:

- B.A., Political Science, Carleton University, Ottawa
- LL.B., Osgoode Hall Law School (York University)
- Admitted to the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1975

Professional Experience

May 1994 to Present
Director, Canadian Security Intelligence Service

1989 to 1994
Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council (Security and Intelligence) and Counsel

1983 - 1989
Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Legislation and House Planning/Counsel),Privy Council Office

1980 - 1983
Acting General Counsel and then General Counsel, Legal Services, Energy, Mines and Resources

1979 - 1980
Lawyer assigned to the Department of Finance and Treasury Board

1975 - 1979
Lawyer assigned to Energy, Mines and Resources

1973 - 1974
Articling Student, Department of Justice


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