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Operational polices and procedures
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CSIS DDO Directive on information sharing with agencies with poor human rights records (2008)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Operational policies
Description
An account of the resource
The Directive specifies that international exchange of information and intelligence is vital to safeguarding Canada's national security and public safety. In that context, however, the Service may be required to deal with foreign governments and agencies having poor human rights records. This Directive sets out the principles that will guide our actions in the sharing, seeking and use of information from such agencies or government. This DDO seems likely to have been superseded since it predates the 2011 ministerial directives on information sharing with foreign agencies.
Source
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ATIP CSIS 117-2010-7
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008
CSIS
Foreign cooperation
information-sharing
Maltreatment
Operational policies
Torture
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CSIS OPS-100 Targeting, Section 12
Subject
The topic of the resource
Operational policies
Description
An account of the resource
To state the principles and directives governing the approval process for an initial request, renewal, upgrade, downgrade or a termination of a targeting level pursuant to the CSIS Act. Targets can be persons, groups or organizations, and issues or events
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
ATIP
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010
CSIS
Operational policies
Operations
Targetting
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CSIS OPS-501 Operational Reporting
Description
An account of the resource
To provide direction for reporting through various phases of the intelligence cycle.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
ATIP
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010
Subject
The topic of the resource
Operational policies
CSIS
Intelligence cycle
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Operations
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The topic of the resource
Documents related to agency operational policies and procedures.
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Title
A name given to the resource
CSIS OPS-504 Special Events
Subject
The topic of the resource
Operational policies
Description
An account of the resource
Ensure that CSIS meets its mandate re ‘special events’.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
ATIP
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2006
CSIS
major events
Operational policies
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CSIS OPS-707 Human Source Compensation
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The topic of the resource
Operational policies
Description
An account of the resource
This policy outlines the principles and standards that govern CSIS human source compensation
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A related resource from which the described resource is derived
ATIP
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2013
Compensation
CSIS
Human sources
Operational policies
Operations
Payment
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CSIS OPS-805-3 Foreign Agency Visits
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The topic of the resource
Operational policies
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An account of the resource
CSIS procedures re: foreign agency visits.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2010
CSIS
Foreign cooperation
Operational policies
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CSIS PROCEDURES:
S.12.1 THREAT REDUCTION MEASURES
SECRET
Governin Policy: Conduct of Operations
Introduced: 2015-10-20
Last Revised:
Version: 1
Polic Centre: DDO
Replaces: New Procedure
I
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1.
GENERAL
1.1
This procedure outlines the requirements applicable to the use of threat reduction measures
pursuant to s.12.1 of the CSIS Act.
1.2
This procedure applies to any internal operational measure undertaken by the Service where the
principal purpose is to reduce a threat to the security of Canada, as defined in s.2 of the ('Si S Act.
1.3
Section 12.1 measures to reduce a threat may be undertaken where there are reasonable grounds
to believe that a partioular activify constitutes a threat to the security of Canada, provided the
measure is reasonable and proportionate in the circumstances. Judicial authorization is required
for any s.12.1 measure that is assessed as being contrary to Canadian law or contravening a
Charter right or freedom .
1.4
In undertaking s.12 .1 measures, the Service shalll10t cause, intentionally or by criminal
negligence, death or bodily harm to an individual, wilfully attempt in any manner to obstruct,
pervert or defeat the course of justice, or violate the sexual integrity of an individual.
1.5
Disclosures to Government of Canada (GoC) partners or law enforcement, pursuant to sections
13, 14 or 19 under the CSIS Act are not considered s.12.1 measures and are governed by separate
procedures; refer to the CSIS Policy:
and CSIS Policy : Securdy Advice and Assessments and associated
procedures for further guidance.
1.6
Collection activities that may have the incidental or secondary effect of reducing a threat to the
security of Canada are not considered s.12 .1 measures as long as the principal purpose of the
activity was the collection of information or intelligence.
2.
GOVERNING PRINCIPLES
2.1
CSIS achieves its mission·t o protect Oanada' s national security and Canadians through its
advisory and disclosure functions as well as its use of s. 12.1 reduction measures.
2.2
Employees bave a responsibility to consider the range of national security tools available to
respond to threats t01:he security of Canada; the use of s.12.1 measures is an additional tool.
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2.3
The duty to respond to threats can be achieved through the use of multiple tools~ including s.12.1
measures, either consecutively or concurrently.
2.4
Operational planning should underpin the use of s. 12.1 measures .
3.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
3.1
At any time, HeadquaI
1ers (HQ) Operational Branch, in consultation with the appropriate
Region, may initiate a Request for Approval (RF A) to undertake a non-warranted s.12.1 measure
using the a roved tem late.
3.2
At any time, a Region, in consultation with the appropriate HQ Operational Branch, may initiate
an RF A to undertake a s.12.1 measure using the approved tem pl ate.
3.3
Consultation with the Deputy Director Operations (DDO) Secretariat should occur prior to, and
during, the development of the RFAfor guidance on drafting. DDO Secretariat will consult with
CSIS Department of Legal Services (DLS) to determine if a warrant may be required .
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Development of a Request for Approval
3.8
All requests for approval for s.12.1 measures will be coordinated by the DDO Secretariat and
approved at the Executive level.
3.9
The HQ Operational Branch or Region must complete all sections of the Request for Appruval
for s.12. J Measure template.
3.10
The RF A must contain sufficient information to:
3.11
The.RF A must be accompanied by an annex that provides a detailed description
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External Consultations
3.17
U
3.18
Consistent withMinisterial Direction, consultation with GoC partners, including the Royal
Canadian Mbunted Police (RCMP), DFATD and others as appropriate, will occur prior to
seeking approval to undertake s. 12.1 measures.
TheHQ Operational,Branch will coordinate
engage in consultations with the RCMP in accordance with the One Vision Framework.
to
3.18.1 The RCMP must be consulted OJ) all s.12. 1 measures for all investigations in relation to s.2 (c) of
the CSIS Act and others as appropriate.
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3.19
DFATD will be consulted on s.I2 .] measures that are assessed as having potential
foreign policy implications
3.20
Where the s.12.1 measure may impact another GoC department ' s mandate or a foreign partner
(e.g., activity is abroad), the HQ Operational Branch must consider whether consultation is
required and initiate such discussions as appropriate. All decisions, details of the consultation
and supporting rationale must be documented .
4.
REVIEW AND APPROVALS OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL
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5.
EXECUTION OF S.12.1 MEASURE
5.1
Once approved, the HQ Operational Branch or Region is authorized to undertake the s.12.1
measure(s).
6.
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
6.1
The RF A and supporting annexes, whether approved or not, must be documented to the
appropriate operational file .
6.2.1
"Phis reporting must also be provided to DDO Secretariat for tracking purposes as well as to fulfil
the-Service' &reporting obligationsJor the Director' s Annual Report to the Minister of Public
Safety.
r
6.3
The HQ
Branch, or DDO Secretariat and PFR, must document all consultations,
prior to and afte( the measure was undertaken, with other GoC partners, including the date and
response received.
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CSIS Procedures: S. 12.1 Threat Reduction Measures
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An account of the resource
CSIS internal policy for approving threat reduction activities (pursuant to new powers given to CSIS in 2015 by Bill C-51)
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ATIP CSIS 117-2016-335
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2015-10-20
CSIS
Operational policies
Threat reduction activities
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Memoranda of Understanding
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Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between agencies.
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Memorandum of Understanding between Global Affairs Canada and CSIS regarding consultation on CSIS threat reduction activities
Subject
The topic of the resource
MOU
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An account of the resource
<strong>Description: </strong>CSIS and GAC have developed an enhanced consultation mechanism (ECM) regarding consultation related to threat reduction activities (TRA) pursuant to s.12.1 of the CSIS Act (the new powers added by bill C-51).
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c.2015
CSIS
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GAC
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Ministerial directions
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Directions issues by ministers to security agencies.
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Title
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Ministerial Direction for CSIS Operations (2008)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Ministerial direction
Description
An account of the resource
Ministerial direction on CSIS operations from 2008, superseded by the 2015 version.
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
ATIP
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2008
CSIS
Ministerial direction
Operational policies
Operations
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Ministerial directions
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Directions issues by ministers to security agencies.
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Ministerial Direction to CSIS for Operations and Accountability (2015)
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The topic of the resource
Ministerial direction
Description
An account of the resource
<p><strong>Analysis: Comparing the Old (2008) and New (2015) CSIS MD for Operations </strong></p>
With the passage of Bills C-44 and C-51 in 2015, new Ministerial Directions were issued to CSIS to set parameters for the use of its new powers.<br /><br />The old MD was titled ‘Ministerial Direction for Operations’ whereas the new 2015 MD is titled ‘Ministerial Direction for Operations<strong><em> and </em></strong>Accountability’ (in the past, two separate MDs were used for operations and accountability).<br /><br />In the new MD, accountability is found under a newly created Annex A. In the old MD, Annex A was titled ‘General.’ <em>However, the new Accountability provisions under Annex A are largely redacted so it is difficult to tell what accountability mechanisms have been introduced, other than the fact that CSIS is obliged to consult with the Minister of Public Safety. <br /></em><br />Under ‘<strong>Fundamental Principles</strong>’: the new MD maintains the first 3 principles as the old MD which include: the rule of law; reasonableness and proportionality in operations; and the greater the risk, the greater authority requires for approval.<br /><br />The fourth principle’s wording is different in the new MD: its main focus is on ‘rights and freedoms of individuals’ as opposed to ‘intrusive techniques’ as written in the old MD. The new MD also explicitly mentions <strong>privacy</strong> as an important human rights consideration under ‘Fundamental Principles’ whereas the old MD did not. In the old MD, privacy appears under ‘Annex A: General.’<br /><em><br />It seems that the fourth principle is fundamentally the same: human rights must be regarded when CSIS engages in intrusive operational techniques; just the wording has been changed.</em><br /><br />The new power of <strong>threat reduction</strong>:
<ul><li style="text-align:left;">The old MD stated that “CSIS shall focus its collection, analysis and advisory activities…”</li>
<li style="text-align:left;">The new 2015 MD states that “The Service shall focus its collection, <strong>threat reduction</strong>, analysis, and advisory activities…”</li>
<li>Annex C: <strong>Human Source Program </strong>
<ul><li>Very interesting: the old MD stated that “human sources will carry out their tasks on behalf of the Service <span style="text-decoration:underline;">without engaging in illegal activities.”</span> In contrast, the new MD says “human sources will carry out their tasks on behalf of the Service <span style="text-decoration:underline;">in a manner that supports the duties and functions of the Service</span>.”
<ul><li style="text-align:left;"><em>Is the implication that illegal activities are acceptable for human sources, under the new MD, something that is plausible (with warrant) under the post-Bill C-51 regime<br /></em></li>
<li>Annex D: <strong>Operational Activity Outside Canada</strong>
<ul><li style="text-align:left;">No significant changes in wording from the old MD</li>
<li>Annex F: <strong>Foreign and Domestic Arrangements:</strong>
<ul><li style="text-align:left;">No significant changes in wording but: the old MD used 'CSIS' and 'the Service' interchangeably, the new MD seems to use <strong>'The Service'</strong> consistently.</li>
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
2015
CSIS
Ministerial direction
Operational policies
Operations