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History of CSIS

The RCMP Takes Over

Enlarge Image.Press clippings from the Gouzenko caseIgor Gouzenko circa 1948

RCMP Superintendent John Leopold

RCMP Superintendent John Leopold

RCMP Superintendent John Leopold (1890-1952) was considered the foremost authority on the Communist Party. As an inspector in Ottawa, he was one of the first RCMP officers to interview Igor Gouzenko.

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