Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect a certain level of competence from the head of our security forces.
The events of September 11 have certainly magnified the need for foreign intelligence gathering. The solicitor general confidently last month stated that we already operate abroad, yet CSIS only has overseas liaison officers. It does not engage in foreign espionage.
The solicitor general has once again muddled the facts and seems oblivious to his own department's responsibilities and capabilities.
Does the solicitor general know if a foreign spy service will be created and will new money be allocated from the treasury for its creation?