Cameron Ortis Sentenced to 14 Years for Leaking State Secrets

The former Canadian intelligence official's sentence reflects a compromise, amid claims of a secret mission to protect Canada.

Cameron Ortis, a former senior intelligence official in Canada, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for leaking state secrets.
The sentence is a compromise between the prosecution's request for 28 years and the defense's argument for a shorter term due to time already served.
Ortis claimed his actions were part of a secret mission to protect Canada, but prosecutors argued he acted without approval.
The case marks the first trial under Canada's current espionage law, highlighting challenges in prosecuting state secret breaches.
Ortis's conviction has raised concerns among Canada's allies about the country's ability to safeguard sensitive information.