The prime minister's national security adviser says Ottawa needs to improve the way it manages intelligence, and officials are taking steps to address breakdowns in communication within government.
Jody Thomas made the comments this morning at a meeting of a parliamentary committee that is investigating allegations that members of Parliament were targeted by foreign interference.
The report said intelligence about Chinese officials seeking information about Conservative MP Michael Chong didn't reach the prime minister, the public safety minister or Chong himself until after it was leaked publicly by media. At the time, CSIS intended to provide Chong and a second unnamed MP with a briefing, Johnston's report said. Chong said that a briefing he received then did not include any details about a threat to his family.
Bill Blair, the public safety minister at the time, is expected to appear before the committee Thursday afternoon.
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