Problems due in part to \u0027a larger culture of resisting and impeding the efficient progress of review activities,\u0027 records say
In December 2021, Robinson asked the review agency for various records including correspondence detailing CSE co-operation with the watchdog’s requests for information related to its activities.
The agency was seeking direct access to certain CSE databanks so it could independently verify information received from the spy service, carrying out its own queries in a timely way.Article content “Somewhat frustratingly, it has become apparent that our two organizations have different views on how to achieve the goal of ensuring the reliable and verifiable provision of timely and accurate information.”
Robinson said in an interview the watchdog’s frustrations are concerning, given that co-operating with reviewers is an element of the spy service’s job. “Review is a vital part of the way we keep ensuring these agencies run well and that they protect the rights of Canadians.” The CSE insists that even before these changes it complied with all of NSIRA’s requests for information.
He added there is “clearly an intent within CSE” to make the relationship succeed “and we’ve worked hard to do that.”
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