Supreme Court to Hear Challenge of Law That Curbs Spy Watchdog Members

The view of the government benches is seen from the Speakers Chair in the Chamber of the House of Commons, in Ottawa, on Sept. 12, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld

The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of legislation that limits members of a spy watchdog from using their parliamentary immunity to speak out.

The top court’s decision Thursday to hear the case reopens a thorny legal question about the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, known as NSICOP.