With regard to Green Party amendment 42, I believe that the amendment would specify that bodily harm includes torture, as defined in subsection 269.1(2) of the Criminal Code, or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment within the meaning of the UN convention against torture.
The amendment is not necessary. The bill already prohibits CSIS from causing bodily harm, which includes psychological harm, intentionally or by criminal negligence. Furthermore, torture would be contrary to Canadian constitutional obligations, the Criminal Code, and Canada's international commitments and obligations. Therefore, I do not support this amendment.