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The Pillar Society is comprised of security intelligence professionals who are former members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Security Service and previous employees of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Although Pillar Society members are no longer formally associated with the RCMP or CSIS, we remain dedicated to advancing the security of Canadians by supporting the Canadian Intelligence Community and contributing to the broader national interest.

Sir William Stephenson Commemorative Plaque

On July 16th, the 42nd anniversary of the creation of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the Pillar Society unveiled a plaque at the CSIS National Memorial Cemetery at Beechwood to commemorate Sir William Stephenson, a.k.a. Intrepid, a leading figure in the establishment of Canada's intelligence community during WWII. This permanent tribute honours the legacy of Canada's wartime intelligence pioneer who continues to inspire future generations of intelligence officers.

PhotoS BY Richard Lawrence Photography

The CSIS National Memorial Cemetery

Current CSIS executives, members of the diplomatic community, Pillar Society members, and others gathered to honour Stephenson and his contribution. The plaque, to be permanently displayed in the CSIS section of Beechwood, will serve as a reminder of our intelligence past and a key acknowledgement of the thousands of Canadian women and men who served our country in the intelligence community to protect our interests as well as those of our allies.