The CSE's mandate to protect Canadians from various outside threats goes beyond the military context.
Could the CSE help counter threats that would fall more under FINTRAC's mandate, for example, in the event of terrorist or criminal financing? Let's say that there are incoming communications that suggest that a financed terrorist event is being planned. This brings FINTRAC into the picture. However, it could also involve Industry Canada or other departments. In other words, the flexibility of the CSE support extends to all government agencies.