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The deputy director of operations for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) said on Tuesday that the agency is braced for efforts to meddle in the April 28 vote. Ottawa’s relations with China and India in particular have been strained.

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[–] Albbi@lemmy.ca 8 points 6 days ago (1 children)

"🎼I'm not cleared to receive this information 🎶"

[–] Chip_Rat@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

How can he run for prime minister if he doesn't have security clearance?

And if that's allowed for some reason, why would you want a prime minister without that clearance?

[–] dermanus@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 days ago

The short answer is "democracy". If they win the election they're cleared. The other option would be the public service disqualifying an elected member of parliament.

Its got flaws, no doubt, the news from the US this week is a great example. But in general it's seen as the least bad option.