A former intelligence advisor expressed his concern that the U.S. president, Donald Trump, might exploit the exchange of intelligence information as a means of pressure against Canada. This apprehension comes amidst ongoing tensions between the two countries over multiple issues, including trade and security.

The advisor points out that Trump might use the shared intelligence between the United States and Canada as leverage to achieve political or economic interests. This raises concerns about the safety and security of sensitive information being exchanged between the two countries.

Canada and the United States are considered close allies, collaborating closely in the fields of intelligence and security. However, using intelligence information as a pressure tool could negatively impact this close relationship and weaken the mutual trust between the two countries.

It is mentioned that these concerns arise in the context of broader tensions between Canada and the United States, as the two countries' positions on various international and domestic issues diverge.