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Colonial Canada
Early “intelligence” gatherers included native Canadian villagers, Norse seafarers, French voyageurs, the Hudson Bay Company, and British traders. Through their early information collection, assessment and exploitation efforts, maps were developed and trade routes opened. This prepared the way for later exploration of the interior and Northwest Passage, discovery of mountain passes, and building of communities. 
Seven Years War (1756-1763)During the Seven Years War (1756-1763), a unit named the “Yankee Rangers” provided scouting services for British forces operating in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. General Wolfe, planning the seizure of Quebec, was actively involved in intelligence work, personally interrogating deserters, questioning spies and Rangers, reading intercepted letters, and conducting reconnaissance. Deception was a feature not overlooked by Wolfe, with leading assault boats masquerading as French provision vessels and a feint attack included in his plan. General Amherst, who took Montreal, also used Rangers and guides for intelligence work with great skill and success. |
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