The respondent was offered a public service position subject to obtaining a security clearance.
CSIS advised against granting the clearance, and the Deputy Minister denied it.
The respondent complained to the Security Intelligence Review Committee, which recommended granting the clearance.
The Deputy Minister refused to follow the recommendation.
The Supreme Court of Canada held that the word 'recommendations' in section 52(2) of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act should be given its ordinary meaning of offering advice, and does not constitute a binding decision.
The Deputy Minister retains the ultimate authority and responsibility to grant or deny security clearances.
