This amendment partially extinguishes the ability on the part of CSIS to undertake threat reductions under warrant. The amendment replaces the provisions of proposed subsections 12.1(3.2) to 12.1(3.4) with the requirement that CSIS does not undertake any threat reduction measures that are contrary to Canadian law, not even under judicial warrant. In my view, that is an unjustifiable reduction of the powers that CSIS requires to do its job. There are protections that we've built in through recognition of the charter. There are protections that we've built in through Mr. Picard's amendment on torture, which is very important. There are all sorts of other limitations, beyond the processes described here, that would allow CSIS to go forward with the confidence of Canadians that they're not violating their rights in an undue fashion and are still able to provide protection in a very uncertain environment.
On April 24th, 2018. See this statement in context.