FBI cuts ties with Canada over 9/11 TV coverage
The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterparts after the Canadian broadcaster CBC decided not to call September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack. This was reported by The New York Times, citing sources.
The FBI temporarily suspended some cooperation with its Canadian counterparts after the Canadian broadcaster CBC decided not to call September 11, 2001, a terrorist attack. This was reported by The New York Times, citing sources.
According to the NYT, the FBI suspended some contacts with Canadian counterparts in September. The CBC then reminded its reporters of an editorial rule: do not call the September 11 attacks "terrorism" without reference to experts' opinions. According to the decision of the head of the FBI Cash Patel, the Bureau ceased cooperation with the Canadian Mounted Police, while other US government agencies continued to share intelligence with Canada.
The restrictions were short-lived and cooperation resumed around the anniversary of the September 11 attacks. During their action, the FBI canceled several meetings with colleagues from Canada and said that for some time will not be in touch. According to media reports, this decision by Mr. Patel jeopardized joint operations of the FBI and Canada and led to a cooling of relations between the agencies.
