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A national-security watchdog is calling for stricter controls on the Canadian military’s spying.

In a report released Tuesday, the national-security committee of parliamentarians says National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces have one of the largest intelligence programs in Canada, yet these operations get little outside scrutiny.

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The MPs and senators on the committee say the government should consider legislation to govern defence intelligence activities.

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They also recommend the military be required to report annually on its intelligence operations.

The committee found that defence agencies carry out a full range of intelligence activities, collecting information through technical means, human sources and investigations.

It says these activities entail considerable risks, including possible infringements on the rights of Canadians.