Security Screening Mostly ‘Unimpeachable’ but ‘There Are Gaps’: Anandasangaree
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada’s security screening process today after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree today told MPs on the House of Commons national security committee the Canadian NATO intern charged with espionage in Belgium was given a security clearance by Global Affairs Canada. […]
TL;DR
- Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree admitted to gaps in Canada's security screening process.
- A Canadian charged with espionage in Belgium was given a security clearance by Global Affairs Canada.
- The espionage suspect had a previous fraud conviction in 2023.
- Deputy department heads are responsible for granting security clearances.
- Information for clearances can be provided by CSIS and the RCMP.