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NATO Intern Accused of Espionage Had Federal Work History
Biwei Zhang, a 33-year-old Canadian national arrested by Belgian authorities on espionage charges, has revealed through court filings that her employment history with the federal government spans multiple departments, including the National Research Council, Statistics Canada, and Employment and Social Development Canada. The case emerged after Zhang was flagged for submitting two identical job applications to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in 2019, violating federal rules against retaking exams within 180 days. Despite being rehired by Statistics Canada in 2020, a Federal Court judge ruled against her appeal in 2024, citing fraud for the duplicate exam attempts. Belgian prosecutors have accused Zhang of spying for China, though Ottawa has not publicly confirmed this. Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged the need to review federal vetting processes following the incident. The case highlights concerns about security checks and ethical conduct within Canadian public service roles.