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Delay in Spy Warrant Approval During Pandemic Wasn't Exceptional, Former Official Says

  • A former deputy minister of public safety stated that a 54-day delay in approving a spy service warrant in 2021, during the pandemic, was not seen as unusual. However, tracking of such warrants could have been improved.
  • The typical approval process for such warrants takes 4-10 days, causing-some-frustration among officials.
  • Enhanced-tracking processes have since been implemented to avoid similar delays.