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flag Canada’s NSIRA faces reduced oversight power due to 15% budget cuts over three years, threatening its ability to monitor intelligence agencies.

flag Canada’s national security watchdog, NSIRA, faces reduced oversight capacity due to federal budget cuts, with a 15% spending reduction over three years threatening its ability to conduct studies and reviews. flag The agency, which oversees CSIS, the RCMP, and other intelligence bodies, may scale back its work as funding declines. flag Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree confirmed the cuts but stressed maintaining core functions. flag A rise in complaints over immigration screening delays was noted in NSIRA’s 2024 report, with CSIS citing staffing and shifting priorities as factors. flag The long-term impact on intelligence accountability remains uncertain.

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