“Do you want my opinion on that? Do you really want it? I’ll give it to you. If Edward Snowden had worked for CSIS and did what he did, he should be shot.”

Michael Doucet didn't just thoughtlessly blurt out the first thing that came to his mind. He gave consideration to his answer. Which was that an accused individual should be extra-judicially murdered.

Whether he meant it or not, that is an extremely troubling comment for any senior civil servant to make. But coming from the man who is tasked with ensuring that Canada's spy agency doesn't violate the law, it's a clear sign that he is not fit for the job.

Mr. Goodale should relieve Michael Doucet from his position sooner, rather than later..