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Wood also repeated concerns made earlier this month that shielding informants from judges and those being accused could impede the right to a fair trial.

Wood says he’s not sure whether the government has resisted rushing to implement laws that restrict civil liberties, or if they will be doing so shortly.

“They may actually be taking note of the reaction of other people that we should think about this more carefully,” he said. “Or, there’s more comprehensive stuff that will be coming through later.”

The government has also said it will bring forward other legislation in coming weeks aimed at stopping and preventing terrorism.

“I am committed more than ever to move forward (and) have this bill tabled so we can make sure that CSIS has all the tools, the structure, the clarity that is needed in the laws,” Blaney said on Friday. “I believe the more accurate tools we have, the more efficient we are at tracking those who could or would harm us.”

Wood says he’s not concerned by Monday’s proposals, but is worried about future moves.

“I’m also going to be on the lookout for things thrown into other bills because this government has a tendency to hide things in other legislation … or putting completely irrelevant things into other bills, so that’s the other thing to look out for.”

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Kerry coming to Ottawa

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry is to visit Ottawa Tuesday.

“Canada and the United States have been partners, allies and friends through good times, as well as through some of our most tragic moments in history,” said Foreign Minister John Baird said in a news release that suggested national security will be the main topic of discussion.

Kerry’s itinerary was not released.