Former RCMP Intelligence Official Cameron Ortis Sentenced to 14 Years for Breaking Secrets Law

Published on February 7, 2024

A former RCMP intelligence officer has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for violating Canada’s secrets law. Cameron Jay Ortis, who formerly led the RCMP’s Operations Research group that put together classified information on cyber criminals and terror cells, was handed down the sentence from Ontario Superior Court Justice Robert Maranger. He will be credited for having served time in custody, meaning he will serve another seven years and 155 days. In November 2023, Mr. Ortis was found guilty on three counts of violating the Security of Information Act, and one count of attempting to do so. He was also found guilty of breach of trust and fraudulent use of a computer. He pleaded not guilty to all charges....

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