CSIS says new powers need 'precision,' surprised by pushback

OTTAWA — Canada’s spy agency says it never intended for new warrantless information powers proposed in the Liberals’ spring national security bill to target medical providers and believes part of the legislation needs additional “precision”. Article content

During a background briefing, two senior Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) officials argued that changes to the agency’s powers contained in the Liberals’ Strong Borders Act (C-2) are “reasonable and modest” and noted they’ve been surprised at some of the pushback. Article content

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National Post requested the briefing to better understand the intelligence agency’s challenges to lawfully access communications and the ongoing debate on C-2. The officials were granted anonymity because CS