Conservatives call for action after high-ranking liberal accused of tipping off Dong about CSIS surveillance
Conservatives point out that the leaked information not only undermines the integrity of Canada's intelligence operations but also raises serious concerns about potential violations of the country's national security laws.
A seismic disclosure shook Canadian politics on Thursday as details of a senior Liberal Party member leaking classified national security details to former Liberal MP Han Dong emerged.
A top Liberal leaked classified information to Dong amid election interference concerns that resulted in the member for Don Valley North being tipped off that he was being monitored by CSIS, MP Michael Cooper explained in Wednesday's question period.
"So who broke the law? What is the name of that top Liberal," he demands.
A top Liberal official broke the law.
— Michael Cooper, MP (@MichaelCooperMP) April 10, 2024
They received a CSIS briefing and then leaked classified information, resulting in Han Dong being tipped off that CSIS was monitoring him.
PMJT must end the coverup & tell Canadians when he first learned of this criminal leak. pic.twitter.com/fvnJb2igfT
The revelation has spurred Conservative demands for a comprehensive investigation, fuelled by concerns over foreign meddling, especially considering the revelations emerging during the Foreign Interference Commission proceedings.
The leaked information, obtained from classified national security briefings, not only undermines the integrity of Canada's intelligence operations but also raises serious concerns about potential violations of the country's national security laws, according to the Conservatives.
This information would typically be restricted to those in the highest levels of government, and leaking it to the Liberals has now prompted many to cry foul.
BREAKING
— Michael Cooper, MP (@MichaelCooperMP) April 11, 2024
A Liberal Party member informed a Liberal candidate and now MP that Canada's spy agency was monitoring him.
Only Trudeau's top officials would have access to this information.
Has Justin Trudeau referred the matter to the RCMP?
Motion to investigate. 👇 pic.twitter.com/Wkznm7lx0o
The motion calls forward a slew of PMO members and Liberal staff, including a name that may be familiar to those who followed the recent Committee on Foreign Interference, such as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, Brian Clow.
The Director of CSIS, David Vigneault, the Commissioner of the RCMP, Michael Duheme, and the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Nathalie Drouin, are among those mentioned by name.
A senior Trudeau official leaked classified national security information to a Liberal.
— Michael Barrett (@MikeBarrettON) April 11, 2024
There are serious penalties based on Canadian security laws for offenders.
This demands a full investigation. https://t.co/imQi88zqGv
"The implications of this breach cannot be overstated," MP Michael Barrett said on X in response to the revelation. "A senior Trudeau official leaked classified national security information to a Liberal. There are serious penalties based on Canadian security laws for offenders. This demands a full investigation."
This article has been updated for clarity.
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