The threats faced by Canada’s public officials have ebbed since the pandemic to the point attacks are now considered 'unlikely,' according to documents obtained by Global News.
Mercedes Stephenson is joined by retired U.S. general David Petraeus, a former CIA director, to discuss concerns over terror attacks from the Islamic State , the Israel-Hamas conflict and the situation in Ukraine. – Mar 31, 2024The threats faced by Canada ’s public officials have ebbed since the pandemic to the point that attacks are now considered “unlikely,” according to government documents obtained by Global News.
“We cannot rule out a low-sophistication attack by an inspired lone actor,” according to an intelligence brief classified as secret. “However, the overall volume of threat reporting and credible indicators of intent and capability have decreased since pandemic-era peaks.”Click to share quote on Twitter: "An act of terrorism targeting a Canadian public official is unlikely."
He confirmed the threat level for public officials was not publicly posted, but that it was dropped to Low in December 2023, “due to ITAC’s ongoing assessment of available intelligence, information, and events.”top news stories from Canada and around the world.
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