Records show that potential future threats led the RCMP to recommend heightened security for a former prime minister for the first time.
The 1984 assessment, which was first released to a requestor under the Access to Information Act and later obtained by The Canadian Press, states that while is it expected for a prime minister’s record to be judged, “public reaction to Mr. Trudeau’s stand on several issues… runs the gamut from outright rejection to unabashed approval.”
“This would be a first as past prime ministers have never been given close personal security after leaving office,” the letter reads. He specified the plan was for Trudeau and his children to receive 24-security at his Montreal residence and escorts on “all movements.” The fact Trudeau had three children also posed a special risk, Hewitt suggested — regardless of the political enemies he made over his years in office, during which he did not shy away from confrontation.Article content
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