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Citizenship Department leaks to media probed by RCMP

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cana...rcmp-1.3264945

The RCMP have been called in to investigate leaks of "sensitive" information from Citizenship and Immigration Canada, CBC News has learned.

This week, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander confirmed a report published in the Globe and Mail that the Prime Minister's Office directed officials to stop processing a preliminary group of Syrian refugees, pending an audit of their cases.

"We are deeply concerned however by recent instances where sensitive information has been leaked to journalists," reads the memo. "Leaks such as these are unethical and are against the law. As such, we have contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who have now launched an investigation. The trust that the public, our partners and elected officials have in us is the cornerstone of our democratic functions."

The memo to staff warns that such leaks erode trust and confidence in the public service and among colleagues.

"Any individual found to be involved in such violations will face serious consequences," it concludes.

Man that's rich...