National Security And Intelligence Review Agency

• More info needed how CBSA assesses incoming air passengers: spy watchdog

  The Canada Border Services Agency's targeting program uses pre-arrival risk assessments to identify inbound air travellers more likely to be ineligible to enter Canada.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2023
  
• Spy watchdog’s relations with intelligence agencies ‘challenging’: memo

  In January, national security adviser Jody Thomas sent a memo to Privy Council Clerk Janice Charette to brief her before a meeting with the chair of the intelligence review agency.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2023
  
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• Canada’s spy warrant shortcomings stretch back at least 9 years, audit shows

  Internal reviewers found several of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service's preparatory steps for the execution of warrant powers needed strengthening.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2021
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• Spy watchdog urges justice minister to close gaps in federal whistle-blowing framework

  The NSIRA warns of "serious risks'' to both the country and employees when there are poor protocols for disclosing wrongdoing, harassment and discrimination.

  Canada

  Nov 26, 2020
• National security review agency looking at complaint over arrest of Canadian ISIS recruit

  Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy was arrested in New Jersey in 2016 over an ISIS plot to attack New York City.

  Canada

  Jan 6, 2020