If I understand it, since there hasn't been an introduction for this one, this proposed amendment compels the minister to notify the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, NSICOP, and the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency of any decision rendered regarding a national security review process. The notification will include the identity of the non-Canadian subject to review, the terms of the investment and whether a divestment decision was taken.
When I read this, I have a couple of questions. Maybe the officials can comment.
The officials already said here at committee that the intelligence review agency is already a key part of the national security review process, along with other government agencies like the RCMP. Why should the intelligence review agency be required to receive additional notification if it is already part of the process?
It looks to me like this time we're doing suspenders and a belt, when suspenders and a belt have been rejected previously.