Briefly, I think provisions of this type are often enacted after an incident, in a way that's too hasty and not particularly well thought out, and at a time when people are afraid. I, for my part, have not even seen the beginnings of proof. When these powers are granted to CSIS, it's said that the RCMP is not effective enough, and that it's not able to provide answers. But I have never seen that, and there is no basis for the assertion. On the contrary, I think that with all the problems we've had with CSIS, we need clearly established limits, and that as Mr. Cavalluzzo said, there needs to be a good review and oversight process.
