Allegations against CSIS regarding criminal activity conducted by a CSIS Agent

The complainant alleged that a CSIS agent invaded their house and stated that they were an intelligence officer in operation. According to the complainant, the CSIS agent physically assaulted them, video recorded the complainant while the complainant was undressed, and threatened to kill them. The complainant further alleged that the Service is trying to silence them. 

Upon a review of all of the evidence, it became clear that the complainant’s own conduct brought them to the attention of CSIS. They first communicated with CSIS and raised complaints regarding an individual. These allegations were received and considered by CSIS, which acted on the complaints to determine whether the individual named by the complainant was affiliated with CSIS. Based on a review of the documents submitted by CSIS, NSIRA determined that the individual alleged by the complainant to be a CSIS Agent was not a CSIS employee or otherwise involved with CSIS. 

NSIRA further found that as part of the Service’s activities conducted in relation to the complainant, CSIS collected limited information on the complainant. NSIRA concluded that the collection of the complainant’s personal information was justified by CSIS’ mandate. 

NSIRA concluded that the CSIS’ activities in relation to the complainant after they came to their attention were lawful and reasonable in the circumstances.