Certainly.
All of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's positions recognize that it is always a matter of reconciling various interests. Of course, protecting the security of Canadians is a key interest.
We believe that security is protected through the law and the respect for the rule of law. Incorrect information doesn't help anyone. We must ensure that the processes are well thought out, that they have accountability guarantees and that they are consistent with the imperatives of protecting both the rights and the security of Canadians.
If I were the minister, the first thing I would do is implement an accountability regime. Such a regime is a source of both information and accountability that will protect rights and the achievement of goals at the same time.