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flag A Canadian petition demands all federal party leaders get top-secret clearance to access national security info, citing a 2024 recommendation, with Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre opposing it over free speech concerns.

flag A petition on Canada’s Parliament website, launched February 8, 2026, calls for all federal party leaders to obtain top-secret security clearance to ensure they are informed about national security threats, including foreign interference. flag Initiated by Marc Hachey and authorized by Liberal MP Bruce Fanjoy, it criticizes Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre for refusing clearance, which he says would restrict free speech. flag While leaders of the NDP, Green Party, and Bloc Québécois have previously obtained clearances, Poilievre maintains the government can share relevant information without formal clearance. flag The petition, citing a 2024 recommendation for classified briefings, remains open until April 7.

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