18 Sep 2019

Canadian intelligence officer charged with breach had access to Five Eyes info

From Morning Report, 8:41 am on 18 September 2019

Canadian police have confirmed a senior police intelligence officer arrested last week for allegedly stealing sensitive documents had access to information from Canada's foreign allies. Cameron Ortis, the director general of Canada's National Intelligence Coordination Centre, has been charged with breaching national security laws. His arrest has sent tremors through the Five Eyes intelligence sharing network - which includes New Zealand. We speak to our correspondent in Canada, Laura McQuillan.