Security Agency Monitors Threats to Protect Canada’s Free Speech at Protests
Ottawa, Canada – Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the country’s intelligence agency, is under scrutiny for its monitoring of ongoing domestic turmoil. While CSIS’s primary role is to identify and alert the government of any threats, Deputy Director Anila Balsam clarified that this does not extend to lawful protests and dissent, which are protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Recently released documents obtained through the Access to Information Act shed light on discussions …