Ortis, 47, faces eight charges under the Security of Information Act. He is also accused of breach of trust and a computer-related offence.

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada said in a statement that Ortis faces the charges under section 14 of the act relating to the "unauthorized communication of special operational information."

Ontario Superior Court Justice Marc Labrosse today says Ortis will be returned to custody following a review requested by the Crown.