美国中央情报局正在探索扩大加拿大的外国情报收集能力的选择. CSIS explores options to expand Canada's foreign intelligence-gathering capabilities.

根据加拿大"获取信息法"获得的CSIS内部备忘录探讨了扩展该机构外国情报收集能力的潜力和风险. An internal CSIS memo obtained under Canada's Access to Information Act explores the potential and risks of expanding the agency's foreign intelligence-gathering capabilities. 讨论由前国家安全顾问Vincent Rigby协助, 研究三个选项:创建一个新的情报机构,在CSIS内建立能力或永久扩大其任务. The discussion, facilitated by former national security adviser Vincent Rigby, examines three options: creating a new intelligence service, building capabilities within CSIS, or permanently expanding its mandate. 虽然支持者认为这将解决全球日益不稳定,并减少对美国的依赖,但备忘录强调需要进行彻底的政府分析和公开辩论,因为担心治理,问责制,隐私以及针对加拿大人的风险. While proponents argue this would address growing global instability and reduce reliance on the U.S., the memo emphasizes the need for a thorough government analysis and public debate due to concerns over governance, accountability, privacy, and the risk of targeting Canadians.