Canadian Spy Leak May Have Caused Major Breach of US Intel

The suspected leak of military intelligence to Russia by a Canadian naval officer may have created a significant rift between Canadian and American security officials. The Wall Street Journal reported that sources close to the case said the leak, allegedly conducted by Sub Lt. Jeffrey Paul Delisle, created serious fallout between Canada and the US, which was downplayed by Canadian officials. The Wall Street Journal also said another source claimed the volume linked to the breach was on the same level as the data loss the US experienced through WikiLeaks. Although the nature of the suspected intelligence leak has not been of publicly revealed, sources close to the matter told the Wall Street Journal that it was electronic communications between allied militaries that was leaked to Russia.

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