What do these proposed changes mean for SIRC in the immediate? We have proposed some amendments that are not major. You have them in writing, and I encourage committee members to look at them. I will answer any questions you may have on that subject.
We will of course continue to review the activities of CSIS to ensure those activities are compliant with Canadian law and Ministerial Direction. As soon as we become NSIRA, we will promptly put the necessary mechanisms in place with the 17 or 18 new organizations that are under review.
All those organizations will be called upon to have MOUs with NSIRA to address the issue of how the review will be done; it's obviously a little early to address this.
In closing, we are very happy with this new bill that will cover...I wouldn't say “requests”, which is too strong, but what was discussed many times in the past over the last few years. Personally, having been involved for many years in national security, I will say that it will be very good to have all organizations and institutions in the Canadian government together being able to share their information and, I would say, to have better service for Canadians regarding national security.
I will stop at that and be available for questions.