# Public Safety Minister Admits Security Gaps After NATO Intern Arrest

> Public safety minister admits security gaps after NATO intern arrest.
- Title: Public Safety Minister Admits Security Gaps After NATO Intern…
- Summary: Public safety minister admits security gaps after NATO intern arrest. Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in government security…
- Keywords: gary anandasangaree, public safety minister, nato, security clearance, spying, chinese canada, government security, nato headquarters, arrest, spying charge, security gaps, government process
- Source: Nationalpost — https://nationalpost.com/editors/afternoon-front-page-gaps-in-government-security-prof-sues-lethbridge-university-for-3m-and-more
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- Topics: gary anandasangaree, public safety minister, nato, security clearance, spying, chinese canada, government security, nato headquarters, arrest, spying charge, security gaps, government process
## Public Safety Minister Admits Security Gaps
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree conceded there are gaps in the government’s security clearance process after a Canadian woman of Chinese origin was arrested for spying at NATO headquarters.

> I think there’s over 200,000 screenings that are undertaken every year
## Security Clearance Process Details
He stated that over 200,000 screenings are conducted annually, though the process is generally unimpeachable with gaps that need improvement.

> By and large, it is an unimpeachable record. Of course, there are gaps here, and I recognize that there are gaps, and that’s what I think we need to improve on.
## Frances Widdowson Sues University
Frances Widdowson, a professor and academic provocateur, is suing the University of Lethbridge for $3 million in defamation claims.

> Frances Widdowson sues Lethbridge university for $3M
## Defamation Claims Against University
Widdowson alleges she was accused of spreading prejudice, hate, disinformation and lies, and that the university planned a sacred smudging ceremony to dissipate negative atmosphere.

> the university sent out a notice that it would be holding a sacred smudging ceremony to dissipate the negative atmosphere brought by this individual to our community
## Flydubai Hijacking Attempt
A Flydubai co-pilot accused of attempting to hijack a flight en route to Israel was identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, 29.

> The suspect, identified as Omani national Hamam al-Hammami, 29, by media outlets such as CNN and Reuters
## Al-Hammami's University Background
Al-Hammami attended RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia, but did not complete his engineering studies between 2015 and 2017.

> The individual was enrolled at RMIT between 2015 and 2017 but did not successfully complete an engineering qualification
## U of T Cancels Anti-Israel Event
The University of Toronto has canceled an anti-Israel event intended to honor martyrs on Oct. 7 due to safety concerns.

> it cannot proceed because of significant safety and operational concerns
## Pipeline Announcement
Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a pipeline project of national interest, though its viability remains uncertain.

> It’s another announcement from Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. And it’s about the same West Coast pipeline they’ve announced before.
## Key takeaway

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in government security clearance process following arrest of a Chinese Canadian woman charged with spying at NATO headquarters.