One point I'd like to make is that there is another reason that information sharing, even with our close allies, is very problematic. My view is that these allies are not accountable to our voters, unlike our politicians here, who represent the best interests of Canadians. That is one issue.
Second, I do believe that any increase in government powers to investigate and act needs to have commensurate legal protections in place. These protections include review bodies, as well as mechanisms where individuals who are either innocent or who have faced disproportionate consequences can seek a remedy, as is required under international human rights law.