“I have asked the security services to figure out a way to give some information to the leader of the Opposition so that he can actually fulfil his responsibility of protecting Canadians, including those within his own caucus,” Trudeau said during question period Wednesday.

“It would be easier if he got his security clearance, but I’ve asked them to give him some information nonetheless.”

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    Leaders and deputy leaders of provincial parties with active MPs should require mandatory security clearance

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      26 days ago

      They normally just have it…

      Convention would say that they do.

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        We all saw where failing to codify convention and decorum have gotten the US to. Canada needs to nip that shit in the bud.

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        Perhaps there is some sort of background check before it’s officially granted?