Parliamentary Committee Notes: CSIS Information Sharing and Threat Reduction Measures
Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act, included amendments to the CSIS Act that enhanced CSIS’ ability to share sensitive information about threats to Canada’s security with a wider range of entities beyond the Government of Canada.
These new authorities enable CSIS to share information with stakeholders more frequently, aiming to strengthen society’s overall resilience against threats.
These changes include strict limits on disclosing personal information about Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or any individuals in Canada, as well as the names of Canadian entities or corporations, without additional authorizations.
Let me be clear: these new information-sharing powers do not replace CSIS’ threat reduction mandate, which aims to mitigate specific threats to Canada’s national security.