Former CSIS Head Richard Fadden On Foreign Influence Parts 1 and 2 - (Two (2) Videos) circa 2010

"I would argue that it is good public policy for Canadians to be more attuned to the threats that the country faces." - Former CSIS Director Richard Fadden at approx 1:42

"Having said this I stand by my message on foreign interference.  It is a concern and a threat...It is desirable that this threat be known and discussed." - Former CSIS Director Richard Fadden at approx 3:06

The Huffington Post Canada: Help for Fort McMurray has arrived from South Africa.

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Help for Fort McMurray has arrived from South Africa.

300 South African firefighters made their way to Alberta this weekend to join efforts to fight wildfires raging across the province.

"As a country we needed to respond to the call for help from Canada as they are facing a major environmental challenge," said Barbara Thomson, South Africa's deputy environmental affairs minister.

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National security oversight committee coming by summer, says Ralph Goodale

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CBC: National security oversight committee coming by summer, says Ralph Goodale

Source:http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/national-security-committee-goodale-1.3580797

National security oversight committee coming by summer, says Ralph Goodale

Liberals also creating 'centre of excellence for community outreach and counter-radicalization', says Goodale

By Katharine Starr, CBC News Posted: May 13, 2016 5:01 PM ET Last Updated: May 13, 2016 5:01 PM ET

Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale says an oversight committee of parliamentarians to review national security agencies is coming before Parliament adjourns for the summer. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press)

The Liberals' promised national security oversight committee is in the works for a summer debut, said Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale.

"We've come up with a Canadian model. We're drafting the legislation now, and we hope to have it in the public domain before the House adjourns in June," Goodale told host Chris Hall in an interview on CBC Radio's The House.

• Conservatives say security committee is a 'radical departure,' breaks election promises
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The all-party committee of parliamentarians will be tasked with reviewing security-related issues. Forming the committee was an election promise in response to the controversial anti-terrorism law known as C-51, and part of the mandate letter Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gave to Goodale.

"Canada is the only country in the western alliance that doesn't have that mechanism of review and scrutiny. We're the anomaly," Goodale said.

"We're going to fix that by adding a committee of parliamentarians to make sure that with new powers that are given to security agencies, there's also more scrutiny, more review, more protection of the public interest."

He added that the justice department is currently in the process of translating the model into legislative language.

Surprise — more consultations coming

During the election, the Liberals promised make amendments to bill C-51, but before any of that can happen the government will consult with Canadians first.

"We will have a series of very specific amendments to what we believe is wrong in C-51...but we want to hear from Canadians about what else they think needs to be added to that list," Goodale said.

Cross-country consultations will begin in the coming weeks and last "through the summer," he said.

"Canadians will get the say on C-51 that they did not have when the bill was first presented in 2015," Goodale said.

Rallies were held across Canada last spring to protest against the Conservative government's Anti-Terrorism Law bill C-51. (Justin Tang/Canadian Press)

The anti-terror law was the focus of nationwide protests and opposition beginning when it was first introduced by the Conservatives in February of 2015. 

Some expected amendments include changing the definition of 'terrorist propaganda,' and fixing elements around the no-fly list, Goodale added.

The Liberals have also promised to guarantee all CSIS warrants, respect the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ensure Canadians aren't limited from lawful protests and advocacy and have a statutory review of the full Anti-Terrorism Act after three years.

Counter-radicalization centre this summer

The Liberals are also moving ahead on creating a "centre of excellence for community outreach and counter-radicalization" in time for a late spring or summer launch, said Goodale.

"We will be proceeding with the physical establishment of the office and the selection of personnel to run it," he said. 

The Liberal government earmarked $35 million over five years in the 2016 federal budget to fight the radicalization of young people in Canada. 

$3 million of that will be spent this year going towards hiring the coordinator of the centre and getting the it up and running. 

The government will also be starting a "comprehensive examination" of cyber security systems.

Corruption: 'this is a critical global fight'

Speaking from London, England, where he was attending a global anti-corruption summit, Goodale said that Canada is committed to fighting the consequences of political corruption.

• Anti-corruption summit: Nations vow openness but firm commitment varies

That includes looking at the idea of a mandatory public registry to trace ownership of public companies.

"Five or six countries have decided to do it, and another five or six are actively heading in that direction," Goodale said. 

"Canada is considering it. We have jurisdictional issues that we have to cope with, because much of these responsibilities fall within provincial jurisdictions."

There are also privacy issues with such a registry, but "we will obviously examine this very actively", he said.

"This is a critical global fight, and Canada wants to be a part of it."

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Man arrested after 2 Canadian Forces members stabbed at Toronto recruitment centre - Facebook Posting and an Article

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Statement on the incident in Toronto:

I am aware of the incident at the Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre in Toronto. While it is premature to comment as an investigation is on-going, the information the RCMP has at this point suggests this is an isolated incident and that there is no imminent threat to public safety. Canadians can be assured that their police and security agencies are fully engaged and are discharging their responsibilities. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

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TSAS: Please find a link below to a policy brief on Countering Violent Extremism.

Source: via mass emailing

February 23, 2016

Dear colleagues, Please find a link below to a policy brief on Countering Violent Extremism. This has been written by Sara Thompson (Associate Director, responsible for the society research field of The Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security, and Society--TSAS), Daniel Hiebert (Co-Director, TSAS), and Larry Brooks (retired Director General, CSIS). It provides an overview of our thoughts on the appointment of a national coordinator for countering radicalization. We hope you find the policy brief useful. Best wishes to all, Daniel Hiebert Professor of Geography, University of British Columbia, and Co-Director, TSAS Read the full brief here

Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) in Evolving Mode

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Canada’s spy agency CSIS gears up for expanded role in Islamic State fight | Toronto Star

Canada’s spy agency is gearing up to assist Ottawa’s new mission against the Islamic State.

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