Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act

Marginal note:Collection, analysis and retention

• 12 (1) The Service shall collect, by investigation or otherwise, to the extent that it is strictly necessary, and analyse and retain information and intelligence respecting activities that may on reasonable grounds be suspected of constituting threats to the security of Canada and, in relation thereto, shall report to and advise the Government of Canada.

• Marginal note:No territorial limit

  (2) For greater certainty, the Service may perform its duties and functions under subsection (1) within or outside Canada.