This follows up on our commitments to meet the recommendations on money laundering made by the Financial Action Task Force. This international forum has called for requirements for the reporting of suspicious transactions, controls on the movement of currency across borders and other measures. While these mechanisms are designed to counter organized crime, we anticipate that there could also be benefits for counter-terrorism efforts. Mr. Speaker, the Government also remains concerned with the traditional threats to national security and national interests posed by espionage. Traditional espionage has abated but not gone away.
Some countries still rely on their intelligence services to advance their interests.
Other countries covertly try to influence and coerce migr communities in Canada. These foreign intelligence activities are intrusive and disruptive and are unacceptable to the government. Such activities are monitored closely, Mr. Speaker, and appropriate action is taken. Several countries are active in trying to steal leading-edge technology from Canada. CSIS has a mandate and a responsibility to investigate these matters.