Mr. Michael MacDonald at the Public Safety and National Security Committee

On June 5th, 2012. See this statement in context.

June 5th, 2012 / 5:20 p.m.

Director General, National Security Operations Directorate, Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

You're right, I'm not about to make a policy statement on that. It's quite frankly not our prerogative as officials to make a statement on that. We provide the advice.

I would argue, on a personal level in my current capacity, that for the enhancement and the protection of the security of Canada consistent with the gravity of serious offences, a robust tool kit is the way to proceed.

I think I'll just leave it at that.

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