A federal judge says the Canadian Security Intelligence Service failed to disclose its reliance on information that likely was collected illegally when seeking warrants to probe extremism — part of what he called a worrying pattern. Federal Court Justice Patrick Gleeson is calling for a comprehensive external review of the circumstances after finding "a cavalier institutional approach" to the rule of law. In his ruling, Gleeson says the review must look at interactions between CSIS and the federal Department of Justice to fully identify systemic, governance and cultural shortcomings and failures. In his ruling, Gleeson said he appreciates the challenges involved in safeguarding Canada's national security. The government also has asked the agency to make regular progress reports to the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.

Source: CBC News July 16, 2020 15:00 UTC