Feds proposing regular ‘intelligence-informed briefings’ for opposition leaders: memo

Before election, feds urged classified briefings for opposition leaders - National

The internal memo says the proposed briefings would ensure security-cleared leaders are offered an 'intelligence-informed understanding' of the threats facing Canadians.

Federal officials proposed regular intelligence-informed briefings for opposition leaders, memo shows

The memo showed that officials recommended almost a year ago that opposition leaders receive regular classified briefings not only on foreign interference but also violent extremism and overseas conflicts

Feds proposing regular ‘intelligence-informed briefings’ for opposition leaders: memo

A newly released memo shows federal officials recommended almost a year ago that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings, not only on foreign interference but also violent extremism and overseas conflicts.

Feds propose regular 'intelligence-informed briefings' for opposition leaders: memo

A newly released memo shows federal officials recommended almost a year ago that leaders of major opposition parties receive regular classified briefings — not only on foreign interference but also violent extremism and overseas conflicts.

Feds proposing regular 'intelligence-informed briefings' for opposition leaders: memo

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