“It’s a serious, serious issue, and all lessons must be taken.” Carney was speaking during a stop on the second day of campaigning for Canada’s federal election in late April.
“We have a very strong intelligence partnership with the Americans through Five Eyes. Mistakes do happen, but what’s important is how people react to those mistakes,” he added.
“They don’t deny the mistakes; that they are clear and transparent in addressing them.”
The Atlantic’s report, published Monday, shocked national security officials and members of Congress.
POLITICO reported later that Mike Waltz, the national security adviser, may be the fall guy within the White House, though U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence in Waltz during an interview with NBC News Tuesday morning.
Carney’s comments come with Canada-U.S. relations under severe strain as Trump threatens the country with tariffs and muses about annexing it as the 51st state.
Carney succeeded Justin Trudeau as Liberal leader and prime minister on March 9, but has yet to speak directly with Trump.
He has said he isn’t interested in talking to the president unless he shows respect for Canadian sovereignty.
