New National Security Oversight committee likely to cost more than any other House or Senate security committees

The National Security Oversight Committee, which was promised by the Liberals in the last election campaign, will be the first of its kind in Canada. But opposition critics say it's off to a rocky start.
Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale introduced the legislation to create the Special National Security Oversight Committee, but it will report directly to the prime minister.
The upcoming special National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians will likely be more expensive in its initial setup and annual operating costs compared to any other House and Senate national security-related committees, according to Public Safety documents. The National Securit...

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