Canadian security vetting under scrutiny after NATO espionage arrest

Canadian security vetting under scrutiny after NATO espionage arrest

A Canadian intern identified as "Claire Z." was arrested in Belgium on suspicion of espionage at NATO's SHAPE headquarters after Canada's clearance process — CSIS assessment, an RCMP criminal record check, and Global Affairs adjudication — approved her for the posting. Global Affairs makes the final clearance decision. Parliament will likely examine whether that vetting system is adequate.

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