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Canada’s NSIRA faces reduced oversight power due to 15% budget cuts over three years, threatening its ability to monitor intelligence agencies.
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.
The agency, which oversees CSIS, the RCMP, and other intelligence bodies, may scale back its work as funding declines.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree confirmed the cuts but stressed maintaining core functions.
A rise in complaints over immigration screening delays was noted in NSIRA’s 2024 report, with CSIS citing staffing and shifting priorities as factors.
The long-term impact on intelligence accountability remains uncertain.
La NSIRA de Canadá se enfrenta a un poder de supervisión reducido debido a recortes presupuestarios del 15% en tres años, lo que amenaza su capacidad para monitorear a las agencias de inteligencia.