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RCMP made internal inquiries over possible FBI intelligence sharing halt after Patel’s CBC criticism, sources say

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Stephenson, M. (2026, September 19). RCMP made internal inquiries over possible FBI intelligence sharing halt after Patel’s CBC criticism, sources say. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-rcmp-made-internal-inquiries-over-possible-fbi-intelligence-sharing/

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The Globe and Mail · collected 2026-09-19 · by Mercedes Stephenson

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The RCMP initiated internal inquiries after Kash Patel, director of the FBI, criticized a CBC/Radio-Canada guideline regarding the use of the word "terrorism." Sources indicate that these inquiries were to assess whether the FBI had halted intelligence sharing with the RCMP as a result of Mr. Patel’s criticism and subsequent threats on X (formerly Twitter). However, according to three national-security sources, no evidence was found indicating an interruption in cooperation between the RCMP and the FBI.
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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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“Article A mentions FBI stopping cooperation with RCMP after CBC's memo, while Article B focuses on RCMP's internal inquiries regarding possible intelligence sharing halt due to Patel's criticism of CBC.”
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🔮 The RCMP, which manages the Canadian Firearms Program, declined to answer questions about Mr. Ward’s status in the national database for gun owners, citing “operational and privacy reasons, including the integrity of the ongoing investigation.” The Belleville Police Service, which is leading the investigation, also declined to comment on the shooter’s guns, or how the source of his firearms may have steered the focus of the criminal probe.
🔮 The post from the Federal Bureau of Investigation director said that “any agency in Canada that doesn’t publicly reject” the CBC’s internal guidance “will no longer have a friend in this FBI.”
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CBC Canada FBI RCMP the United States

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RCMP ORG · 8× CBC ORG · 6× FBI ORG · 6× Patel PERSON · 5× Canada GPE · 2× the United States GPE · 2× Federal Bureau of Investigation ORG · 1× Kash Patel PERSON · 1× Mounties ORG · 1× The Globe and Mail ORG · 1×

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The Globe and Mail spoke to three national-security sources with direct knowledge of the probe who stated that the RCMP has not found any indication that intelligence sharing between the two police forces has been interrupted.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-19
🔮 The post from the Federal Bureau of Investigation director said that “any agency in Canada that doesn’t publicly reject” the CBC’s internal guidance “will no longer have a friend in this FBI.”

Claims (19 extracted, 0 hedged)

The RCMP began making internal inquiries to determine whether the FBI halted intelligence sharing with the Mounties after an Aug. 27 tweet by agency director Kash Patel, sources say. asserted
sources → begin → Patel
Mr. Patel was critical of an internal CBC/Radio-Canada guideline about removing the word terrorism from coverage of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11. asserted
Patel → remove → Sept.
The post from the Federal Bureau of Investigation director said that “any agency in Canada that doesn’t publicly reject” the CBC’s internal guidance “will no longer have a friend in this FBI.” asserted
that → say → FBI
The public broadcaster subsequently reversed the policy. asserted
broadcaster → reverse → policy
The Globe and Mail spoke to three national-security sources with direct knowledge of the probe who stated that the RCMP has not found any indication that intelligence sharing between the two police forces has been interrupted. asserted
sharing → speak → forces
Two of the sources said the RCMP did not receive any official notifications from the FBI about co-operation being suspended. asserted
operation → say → -
The Globe is not naming the sources, who were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. asserted
who → name → matter
The New York Times reported on Friday that Mr. Patel “temporarily halted” co-operation in response to the CBC policy. asserted
Patel → report → policy
The newspaper said that involved cancelled meetings, though it did not provide specifics. asserted
it → say → specifics
The FBI did not immediately respond to a request for comment. asserted
FBI → respond → comment
White House spokeswoman Lauren Bis issued a statement that attacked the CBC policy but did not answer questions about the New York Times story. asserted
that → issue → story
The RCMP and the FBI frequently co-operate on cross-border investigations related to national security, terrorism, drug trafficking and other crimes, including several high-profile investigations in just the past year. asserted
RCMP → co → year
For example, RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme appeared alongside Mr. Patel at a news conference earlier this year to announce the arrest of alleged Canadian drug trafficker Ryan Wedding. asserted
Duheme → appear → Wedding
The RCMP released a statement that declined to comment on whether there was any impact on its work with the FBI but noted that the force and the RCMP have a long-standing history of working together. asserted
force → release → history
“Given the shared border between Canada and the United States, the RCMP works with U.S. law enforcement partners to address cross-border criminal threats and protect public safety,” the statement said. asserted
statement → give → safety
The controversy around the CBC policy on terrorism unfolded at a time of increasing animosity between the two countries amid President Donald Trump’s trade war. asserted
controversy → unfold → war
Mr. Patel’s post on X came a week after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that his government was walking away from trade negotiations with the United States. asserted
government → come → States
The CBC has faced criticism over a leaked copy of a memo that outlined what the broadcaster said was its long-standing policy to attribute the term terrorism to officials or experts. asserted
broadcaster → face → officials
The broadcaster announced the same day as Mr. Patel’s X post that it was changing its guidance to no longer require attribution when describing the Sept. 11 attacks as an act of terrorism. asserted
it → announce → terrorism
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