UPCOMING NATIONAL SECURITY EVENTS & BOOK LAUNCH SERIES: PHIL GURSKI'S "9/11: THE UNFINISHED BATTLE"
The Pillar Society is pleased to share details regarding a series of upcoming national security events and book launches featuring former Canadian intelligence analyst and author Phil Gurski, commemorating 25 years since 9/11 and analyzing contemporary security challenges.
ABOUT THE BOOK In "9/11: The Unfinished Battle — Why Jihadi Terrorism Is Stronger, Wider, and Far from Over" (Optimum Publishing International), Phil Gurski draws on over three decades of service within Canada’s intelligence apparatus (CSIS and CSE) to evaluate how the threat landscape, foreign interference, and counter-terrorism policies have evolved since 2001.
Book details and ordering: https://www.amazon.ca/11-Unfinished-Battle-Terrorism-Stronger/dp/0888903863/
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Official Book Launch & Reception
· Date & Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 17:30 (5:30 PM)
· Location: Lord Elgin Hotel, Ottawa, ON
· Details: Official book launch gathering and reception.
2. National Security Conference
· Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
· Location: Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, ON
· Details: Full agenda, timings, and program details to follow.
3. Book Launch & Chatham House National Security Discussion
· Date & Time: Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 17:30 to 20:00 (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM)
· Location: RCMP Mess, 1 Sandridge Rd, Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa, ON
· Details: Invitation-only discussion under the Chatham House Rule featuring Phil Gurski and Garry Clement (former Director, RCMP Integrated Proceeds of Crime Division), hosted by Dean Baxendale and Matt Millar. Space is strictly limited.
· Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1995790546249?aff=oddtdtcreator
4. Author Presentation & Book Signing (Tentative)
· Date & Time: To be confirmed
· Location: Chapters / Indigo (across from CSE / CSIS Headquarters, Innes Rd, Ottawa)
· Details: Author presentation and signing session. Further information will be shared once finalized.
