Effect of The Scandal
See also: Scientology in CanadaThe Church has been notably reluctant to discuss the operation's details; typical statements by members and operatives are often vague comments saying that the Guardian's Office (GO) had been "infiltrated" and "set up" to fail in its mission to protect the Church, that those involved were "purged" from the Church, without detailing what actually happened (although it has been suggested many of those involved and "purged" remained in important positions of power within the church). Church spokespersons on the Internet and elsewhere have been known to claim that the operatives "had done nothing more serious than steal photocopier paper."
In 2009, Church of Scientology spokesman Tommy Davis said that the jailed members of Guardians Org were declared "suppressive people" (aka "SPs") by the Church of Scientology and had to undergo rehabilitation in order to resume their upper level training in the church.
Operation Snow White extended to Canada and resulted in legal proceedings against the Church.
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