Our ministerial authorizations are used for any collection activities where we might risk the incidental interception of a private communication. So, if I'm targeting a foreign target who's in communication with somebody in Canada—I'm not targeting the Canadian but in targeting a foreign target they may be having an email conversation with someone in Canada. The Minister authorizes any collection activities we have where we risk that incidental interception of a private communication as the act provides for.
On April 3rd, 2014. See this statement in context.