The Aporia · FBI halted cooperation with RCMP after CBC 9/11 terrorism memo, N.Y. Times reports

The New York Times reports that Kash Patel temporarily halted some FBI cooperation with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) after the CBC reminded its journalists not to refer to the September 11 attacks as “terrorism” without expert attribution. This decision was seen as an "extraordinary move" by Patel, who criticized the CBC's language policy and warned that any agency supporting this stance would face consequences from the FBI. The disruption in cooperation was brief but affected some aspects of intelligence-sharing between the two agencies.

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On Wednesday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford praised Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow during a press conference for her work and their relationship, hinting at support for her re-election bid. This followed the announcement of a new financial deal between the province and the city, leading some to interpret Ford's comments as an endorsement. However, over 30 hours later, on Thursday evening, Ford’s office issued a statement clarifying that these remarks were not intended as an official endorsement and that he will not endorse any candidate in Toronto’s mayoral race. The clarification came after Chow’s main rival, Brad Bradford, claimed Ford had endorsed Chow. Ford and Chow have developed a working relationship despite their different political backgrounds, with the Premier highlighting over $9 billion in funding provided to the city under his leadership.

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Patel’s “abrupt move,” The Times said, “risked disrupting F.B.I. operations with Canada and jeopardizing the organization’s relationship with Canada’s national law enforcement agency, which works closely with the bureau on a wide range of issues, including terrorism and cybersecurity cases.”

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🔮 Any agency in Canada that doesn’t publicly reject this bastardization of history, and an insult to the souls lost during our largest terrorist attack in US history will no longer have friend in this FBI…

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FBI halted cooperation with RCMP after CBC 9/11 terrorism memo, N.Y. Times reports · assertive framing

The New York Times is reporting that Kash Patel temporarily halted some FBI cooperation with the RCMP this month after the CBC “reminded its journalists of a longstanding policy not to refer to the Sept. 11 attacks as ‘terrorism’ without attribution to experts.” asserted

CBC → report → experts

The story is attributed to “multiple officials with knowledge of the event,” who spoke to The Times on the condition of anonymity “to describe the sensitive law enforcement dynamics.” asserted

who → attribute → dynamics

It dubs Patel’s temporary cooperation halt as an “extraordinary move to punish the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.” asserted

It → dub → Police

The source of Patel’s ire, according to The Times, was a memo CBC circulated to reporters and editors across its news platforms ahead of the 9/11 anniversary reminding them not to refer to the attacks that claimed 3,000 lives and changed the modern world as “terrorist attacks.” uncertain

that → accord → attacks

The CBC quickly reversed its policy after the memo was leaked to the media and criticized by Canadian and U.S. officials, including the U.S. ambassador to Canada and Patel. asserted

memo → reverse → Canada

In a pointed critique, the FBI director referred to the language policy as a “bastardization of history.” “ asserted

director → refer → history

Any agency in Canada that doesn’t publicly reject this bastardization of history, and an insult to the souls lost during our largest terrorist attack in US history will no longer have friend in this FBI… asserted

that → reject → FBI

Not to mention our heroes that responded in the aftermath asserted

that → mention → aftermath

,” he wrote on X late last month. asserted

he → write → X

The cooperation disruption between the RCMP and the FBI “appears to have been short-lived,” according to The Times, which notes “it was specific to the F.B.I. uncertain

it → appear → F.B.I.

Other parts of the U.S. government involved in intelligence-sharing continued with their operations. asserted

parts → involve → operations

And not every element of cooperation between the F.B.I. and the mounted police was halted.” asserted

element → mount → F.B.I.

The RCMP and Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree did not respond immediately Friday to National Post queries about the temporary halt in cooperation with the FBI. asserted

RCMP → respond → FBI

which → say → cases

The Times reported that FBI officials cancelled meetings with their Canadian counterparts during the halt in cooperation, saying “they would be out of touch for some time, leading to a chilling between the two agencies.” asserted

they → report → agencies

FBI halted cooperation with RCMP after CBC 9/11 terrorism memo, N.Y. Times reports

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