Thank you, Mr. Chair.
The amendment seeks to ensure that the agency could obtain the foreign intelligence used by bodies like CSE on which that organization relies to take actions related to national security.
Right now, it has access to any documents a department may have in its possession. I am sure it could be argued that foreign intelligence could be included in this definition, but the objective of my amendment is to ensure that it will be as clear as possible, especially since CSIS and CSE often act based on intelligence obtained by allies or other countries. This amendment is complementary and adds clarity.