Next Steps

Obviously, it was not possible to review all aspects of CSE's complex operations within the first ten months of my mandate. Therefore, during the next year, my main priority is to continue reviewing the activities of CSE, examining some of them in greater depth, and to issue periodic reports to the Minister of National Defence as appropriate. I also anticipate further discussions arising from the limitation I referred to previously.

In closing, I believe it is important to acknowledge that the government will continue to require CSE to deliver its foreign intelligence and information security programs even as the provisions of a constituent act are under debate. In the meantime, the issue of legislation remains of abiding interest to me, and I anticipate becoming involved in the discussions that will no doubt ensue.