It’s hard for politicians to ‘resist the temptation’ of using intelligence for ‘partisan purposes’: ex-CSIS official

Both Justin Trudeau and Pierre Poilievre failed to ‘rise to the moment,’ says former NDP staffer Cam Holmstrom.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre when testifying at the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference on Oct. 16, saying it's 'bewildering' Poilievre has not obtained security clearance. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY IAN CAMPBELL

October 18, 2024

As sharp criticisms are levied at both the prime minister and opposition leader following a combative exchange on foreign interference, the controversy shows an “inherent flaw” in the way politicians use intelligence, says a former CSIS official.

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