Former deputy national security adviser appointed as new CSIS director

Daniel Rogers replaces David Vigneault, who retired from the spy service after seven years to join a U.S. intelligence firm

OTTAWA — A veteran of Canada’s national security systems has been named the new head of the national spy agency.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Daniel Rogers as the new director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

He will take over the role on Oct. 28.

Rogers replaces David Vigneault, who retired from the spy service after seven years to join the U.S. intelligence firm Strider.