Canadian Scientists Fired for Unauthorized Sharing of Confidential Data with China
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Two scientists at Canada's infectious disease lab were fired for providing confidential info to China and posing a threat to national security.
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The scientists had close ties to Chinese government institutions and military researchers but lied about the extent of these connections.
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They were found to have transferred scientific knowledge and materials to China without authorization.
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The investigation revealed multiple security breaches at the lab and failures to enforce protocols.
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The government released previously redacted records showing the scientists were untruthful and unremorseful about their actions.