Recommendations
Special Report on the National Security and Intelligence Activities of Global Affairs Canada

R1.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs work with the Minister of National Defence to put in place proactive, regular and comprehensive consultation mechanisms to ensure that Canada's defence policies and military operations are aligned with its foreign policy objectives.

R2.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs provide written direction to the Department on its national security and intelligence activities. That direction should include clear accountability expectations and regular reporting requirements.

R3.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs put in place comprehensive governance mechanisms for the Department's security and intelligence activities and for those that it supports or contributes to at partner organizations. Those mechanisms should better document processes and decision points to strengthen accountability and institutional memory.

R4.

The Government of Canada establish a clear framework to respond to terrorist hostage takings, including to establish principles to guide the Government's response, identify triggers for Ministerial direction and engagement, establish leadership for whole of government responses to specific incidents, and provide sufficient resources to support operational requirements during critical incidents.