Canadian officials say they will examine screening processes in light of allegations involving a NATO intern who allegedly spied. The situation centers on an individual identified by CBC as a Canadian woman who was working as an intern at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), the NATO military headquarters in Mons, Belgium. Belgian authorities arrested the woman on Friday on suspicion of spying, according to CBC’s reporting.
The article notes the intern’s role as a systems engineer during the placement at SHAPE. The incident has prompted Ottawa to scrutinize how interns are screened before and during assignments within international defense institutions. No further details about the investigation’s progress or the identity of the individual were provided in the available material.
Ottawa’s response emphasizes looking into the existing screening processes to determine whether improvements are needed to prevent similar security concerns in the future. The report does not specify whether any Canadian agencies are directly involved beyond the stated review of screening procedures. It also does not outline potential timelines or concrete changes resulting from the review.