The ministerial authorizations under which we operate now do not cover specific lines of inquiry, but actually cover our complete intelligence collection program. Should the annual authorizations lapse, the whole program shuts down. The ministerial authorizations give comfort and meet the test for the minister that what we're doing is reasonable and proportionate, lines up with charter requirements, and that what we're collecting is essential. It allows for the seamless, ongoing operational space by virtue of those authorizations. I just wanted to clarify that. From a CSE perspective, those authorizations allow us to conduct different types of operations as long we're within the ambit of a charter-resilient and complete ministerial program.
On April 23rd, 2018. See this statement in context.