Dear Editor,

When I worked for National Defence as a civilian contractor, I had to have Level 11 Secret Clearance, both when I worked in Quebec and Ontario.

With all due respect, how can the federal Conservative leader, Pierre Poilievre, refuse this required security clearance? 

Why aren’t all MPs, TV and print news not questioning this decision? With the PC leadership review in January, this should and will be a hot topic. 

I feel that his silence speaks volumes, or as an old Valley saying goes, “There’s sand in the soup!”

Please prove me wrong Mr. Poilievre!

Mick Armitage, Ottawa