That's a good question.
The Criminal Code process for obtaining a wiretap authorization includes criteria that must be met. You have to demonstrate very rigorously to a superior court judge that the criteria are met. One of the obligations of the police and the RCMP is to show the judge that there is no other option and that all options to move the investigation forward have been exhausted. This is an example of a safeguard that is in place.
In addition, there are mechanisms in place, including the annual report to Parliament. This report refers to the date on which the authorization was granted by the superior court.
I invite all members of this committee to offer further suggestions for strengthening transparency mechanisms, because this will help build trust. We need to maintain trust everywhere so that we can use this tool in a way that respects the charter and all the rights it provides.