Marie Deschamps

Marie Deschamps

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Marie Deschamps is a prominent Canadian jurist and the current chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA), an independent body that oversees the activities of Canada's national security and intelligence agencies. She has a distinguished background in law, having served as a judge on the Federal Court of Canada and the Court of Appeal of Quebec. In the recent discussions surrounding Bill C-22, Deschamps emphasized the necessity for robust and timely independent oversight of the new surveillance powers proposed in the legislation, highlighting the importance of NSIRA's role in ensuring accountability in the use of such powers.

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Current NSIRA chair Marie Deschamps told the Commons public safety committee last month that 'given the scope of new powers in this bill, timely and effective independent review is essential.'

Report urged minister to clarify spy watchdog’s review role over lawful-access orders in bill
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-06-02
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