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RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders – National

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RCMP commissioner urges ‘caution’ on naming alleged foreign state colluders – National

The head of Canada’s national police force waded into a deepening political debate about whether to name parliamentarians who are allegedly helping foreign governments, something opposition MPs have called for. RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme urged “caution,” warning that revealing their identities could have unintended consequences. “There are people’s lives that could be at risk because … Read more

Few details from Freeland on ‘internal’ review into alleged colluders – National

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Few details from Freeland on ‘internal’ review into alleged colluders – National

After saying two weeks ago that an “internal followup” would review allegations of parliamentarians colluding with foreign states, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland offered little information when asked Tuesday what that could look like. On June 4, a day after the release of a startling national security report alleging federal politicians are “wittingly” helping other governments, … Read more

Interference inquiry to ‘shed light’ on allegations parliamentarians colluded – National

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Interference inquiry to ‘shed light’ on allegations parliamentarians colluded – National

The public inquiry into foreign interference will probe explosive allegations parliamentarians  “wittingly” helped foreign governments and demonstrated behaviour that one federal leader said could be described as “dumb, unethical” or “foolish.” “The Commission takes note of the government’s decision to resort to the process of an independent commission of inquiry to shed light on the … Read more

Trudeau won’t say if Liberal MPs allegedly conspired with foreign states – National

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Trudeau won’t say if Liberal MPs allegedly conspired with foreign states – National

BARI, Italy – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would not say if current members of the Liberal caucus are named in a classified version of a stunning national security report that alleges some Parliamentarians are either “semi-witting or witting” participants in foreign interference efforts. When asked twice Saturday by Global News if any of his current … Read more

Parliamentarians who allegedly colluded with foreign states are ‘traitors’: Singh – National

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Parliamentarians who allegedly colluded with foreign states are ‘traitors’: Singh – National

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says parliamentarians who allegedly “wittingly” collaborated with foreign governments are “traitors to the country.” Singh spoke Thursday after reviewing the unredacted version of an explosive report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP), which was released last week. “There are a number of MPs who have knowingly provided … Read more

No ‘list’ of MPs in report that warned of collusion by parliamentarians: May – National

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No ‘list’ of MPs in report that warned of collusion by parliamentarians: May – National

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May says she has reviewed a top-secret parliamentary report on foreign interference and that there is no “list” of MPs who have been “disloyal” to Canada. “I can say I have no worries about anyone in the House of Commons,” May told reporters Tuesday. The Green Party leader has security clearance … Read more

So far, ‘deflection,’ no answers on politician collusion allegations: experts – National

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So far, ‘deflection,’ no answers on politician collusion allegations: experts – National

A former RCMP superintendent says the Liberal government is passing the buck by insisting it’s up to Canada’s national police force to decide what to do about parliamentarians accused of helping foreign states. “This, in my view, is total deflection,” Garry Clement told Mercedes Stephenson in an interview with The West Block. “The laws are … Read more

Canada’s democracy ‘under attack,’ ex-China envoy warns after NSICOP report – National

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Canada’s democracy ‘under attack,’ ex-China envoy warns after NSICOP report – National

Canada’s former ambassador to China, Guy Saint-Jacques, says Beijing’s meddling in Canada’s democracy is worse than it has ever been. Earlier this week, a report from the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) alleged that sitting federal politicians are “witting” participants in foreign interference schemes. The report did not name names, and the … Read more

Can alleged parliamentarian colluders face consequences? CSIS chief weighs in – National

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Can alleged parliamentarian colluders face consequences? CSIS chief weighs in – National

Canada’s spy chief says that political leaders could take steps to make sure parliamentarians accused of cooperating with foreign governments face consequences, even if they don’t face criminal prosecution. David Vigneault, the director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), suggested to a parliamentary committee Thursday that party leaders could disallow any of their MPs … Read more

RCMP ‘aware’ of intelligence related to foreign interference and parliamentarians – National

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RCMP ‘aware’ of intelligence related to foreign interference and parliamentarians – National

Canada’s national police force says it is “aware” of a “broad” range of intelligence looking into parliamentarians allegedly working with foreign governments. The RCMP’s statement comes two days after a stunning report by the federal national security committee of parliamentarians alleging sitting federal politicians have “wittingly” participated in foreign interference operations. “The RCMP can confirm … Read more