Mr. Speaker, I definitely agree with the suggestion to improve the system. I know some of our new ministers are working on that.
However I did explain that CSIS has a mandate overseas and that we are collecting more intelligence since September 11. We have given it more resources to do so. Everything CSIS does is subject to review by the Security Intelligence Review Committee. The independent external review body reports to the Parliament of Canada on its operations.
CSIS is also subject to review by the Office of the Inspector General which serves as the Solicitor General's internal auditor ensuring that it is complying with the law, ministerial direction and operational policy.
CSIS activity, whether it is done inside or outside the country, is subject to review. All activities including joint operations are reviewable by SIRC and the Office of the Inspector General. That is very important considering that we have now given it more resources. Wherever security threats are around the world, CSIS is now funded to provide this country with a good watchdog function.