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Government of Canada launches consultation on legislative amendments to counter foreign interference in Canada

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Friday, November 24, 2023
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Anyone living in Canada, or Canadians living abroad, are encouraged to share their views through the consultation webpage .

Key Points: 
  • Anyone living in Canada, or Canadians living abroad, are encouraged to share their views through the consultation webpage .
  • Foreign interference poses a threat to all levels of government, the private sector, academia, diaspora communities and the general public.
  • On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.
  • From March 9 to May 9, 2023, the Government held public consultations to guide the creation of a Foreign Influence Transparency Registry in Canada.

JURY FINDS ORTIS GUILTY

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a jury found Cameron Ortis guilty of four offences under the Security of Information Act for intentionally and without authority communicating special operational information to unauthorized individuals contrary to s. 14(1) of the Act.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a jury found Cameron Ortis guilty of four offences under the Security of Information Act for intentionally and without authority communicating special operational information to unauthorized individuals contrary to s. 14(1) of the Act.
  • He was also found guilty of fraudulently obtaining a computer service contrary to s.342.1(1) of the Criminal Code, and of breach of trust contrary to s. 122 of the Code.
  • During the eight-week-long trial, the jury heard how Mr. Ortis, while he was employed by the RCMP, communicated with four separate individuals who were the subject of international investigations.
  • As an intelligence analyst, Mr. Ortis was privy to high-level national security information, but his position did not permit him to share this information with anyone.

Public Inquiry Into Foreign Interference Gets to Work

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has begun its work.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 2, 2023 /CNW/ - The Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions has begun its work.
  • The Inquiry will hold public hearings in each phase of its work.
  • "The work to set up an independent Public Inquiry, particularly one that deals with national security issues, is complex," said Commissioner Hogue.
  • The Inquiry will also set up a process so that members of the public can submit information to the Inquiry and/or share their observations.

Government of Canada provides update on recommendations to combat foreign interference

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, April 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada takes any attempt at foreign interference, including in Canada's democratic institutions and processes, very seriously.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, April 6, 2023 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada takes any attempt at foreign interference, including in Canada's democratic institutions and processes, very seriously.
  • Specifically, the report outlines that, along with ministers and national security agencies, the new National Counter-Foreign Interference Coordinator will work to bolster public communications on foreign interference.
  • The government remains committed to defending Canada's democracy against interference and upholding Canadians' confidence in our institutions.
  • On March 6, 2023, the Government of Canada announced a series of measures to take further action on foreign interference and strengthen Canadians' confidence in our democracy.

Additional Charges Against RCMP Employee

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
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OTTAWA, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ -The RCMP's National Division Sensitive and International Investigations section has charged RCMP employee Cameron Ortis, with three additional counts of Unauthorized Communication of Special Operational Information, under Section 14(1) of the Security of Information Act.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Jan. 28, 2020 /CNW/ -The RCMP's National Division Sensitive and International Investigations section has charged RCMP employee Cameron Ortis, with three additional counts of Unauthorized Communication of Special Operational Information, under Section 14(1) of the Security of Information Act.
  • Ortis was first charged on September 12, 2019, with offenses under the Criminal Code and Security of Information Act.
  • His next court appearance is scheduled for today, January 28, 2020, in Ottawa.
  • As the criminal investigation is ongoing and because the matter is currently in court, the RCMP will not be making any further public statement on the matter.