The Privy Council Office refuses to say whether it ever referred the probe to the RCMP, as it did with the leak investigation into Vice-Admiral Mark Norman
OTTAWA — An internal report obtained by the National Post reveals details of how the federal government launched an investigation spanning six departments and agencies to hunt for who leaked information about a reported $10.5-million settlement with Omar Khadr in July 2017.
The Post asked the Privy Council Office if the internal investigation ever uncovered the source of the leak, if the matter was ever referred to the RCMP, and if anyone was ever disciplined or terminated over the leak. Stephane Shank, manager of media relations for the Privy Council Office, sent a statement that did not answer any of the questions.
“The Clerk of the Privy Council, in consultation with relevant , should strongly consider referring this matter to the RCMP for appropriate follow-up,” said the Privy Council’s report into the shipbuilding leaks. “We believe there is enough evidence to warrant launching a criminal investigation. In order to review email/PIN correspondence in any meaningful manner, a police warrant will be required.
In a factum filed a few weeks later, Norman’s lawyers say secret government information appears to be “currency” in Ottawa. “The facts gathered in this review were shared with which confirmed on September 15, 2017, that the PSPC is no longer within the scope of the review into this matter,” the report says. “PCO continues to move with other Departements in its attempt to identify the source of the leak.”
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