Parliament Hill security tightened after Singh's confrontation — one MP says it's not enough

The service in charge of keeping Parliament Hill safe says it has significantly stepped up security following a confrontation between NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and protesters — but one Liberal MP says it's still not enough.

Pam Damoff, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs for consular affairs, asked Sergeant-at-Arms Patrick McDonnell in a letter on Wednesday to boost security even more.

«I feel unsafe, and I am worried that someone is going to be seriously injured,» said Damoff in the letter, which was obtained by CBC News.

«The level of harassment towards Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff is clearly increasing, and I do not find security to be acceptable.»

Damoff cited the House of Commons' workplace harassment and violence policy, which states that all members, their employees and administration have a responsibility to foster a work environment free of harassment and violence.

She also suggested Parliamentary Protective Service (PPS) officers could protect parliamentarians physically by forming a line between them and aggressive individuals.

Since the fall sitting of the House of Commons began on Monday, anti-government demonstrators have been gathering daily in the Parliamentary precinct, largely on Wellington Street in front of the main entrance MPs use to access West Block.

Two protesters got up close to Singh on Tuesday. The NDP leader confronted the men after someone accused him of being a «corrupted bastard.» The incident took place just outside the doors of West Block, as PPS officers looked on.

The PPS said it's aware of the ongoing situation and is continuously monitoring threats and events.

«As such, PPS has significantly adjusted its security posture on Parliament Hill and within the