Reported by ALEXANDRA POSADZKI

Canada’s anti-money-laundering watchdog terminated a senior intelligence officer earlier this year over allegations of improper handling of a suspicious-transaction report, according to documents filed as part of a grievance before a labour board.

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, or FinTRAC, has accused Barry MacKillop, the agency’s former deputy director of intelligence, of sharing sensitive financial intelligence with an employee. FinTRAC has also accused Mr. MacKillop of conducting an unauthorized search on a former director and CEO of the organization.

Mr. MacKillop, who was terminated from his job in May, has filed a grievance with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board, seeking $400,000 in damages and that his security clearance and his position be reinstated.

Mr. MacKillop alleges that his termination and the revocation of his security clearance are “disguised discipline” by his former employer. Disguised discipline refers to disciplinary action that has been disguised by the employer, usually with the aim of limiting the employee’s procedural options.

The Globe and Mail reported on his departure from FinTRAC earlier this year.

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