With Bill C-59, one of the things we started to address when we consulted with Canadians is making sure that we stay at the cutting edge of our technology. However, if we're at the cutting edge of technology, we need to make sure we have the right legislation to be able to adjust to the methods that are being used out there. Bill C-59 will finally allow CSE to be able to protect Canadians from foreign threats.
This is something that's very unique to this bill, because it has never been done before. What it also does is create a separate CSE act that gives exact direction on what CSE is able to do while at the same time putting a very robust mechanism in place to protect the privacy of Canadians.
From a policing perspective, I think Canadians are also looking for protection from identity theft with regard to how they do their banking. CSE has the ability and knowledge base to be able to assist Canadians with the right advice. It has already started to do that through its social media campaigns.
This is what this legislation is about; it's about protecting Canadians and Canadian interests.