Ottawa police creating Parliament Hill unit following close calls with MPs
The Ottawa police are establishing a parliamentary unit in response to growing security concerns for MPs, according to a letter obtained by CBC News.
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MP says he was 'pushed' by a Parliament Hill protester
A Liberal MP says he was pushed by one of the protesters who have been gathering on Parliament Hill for the first week of the fall sitting.
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.
We had good reasons to worry about our political culture even before the Trump shooting
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has led, inevitably and justifiably, to calls for reflection on the state of Canada's political culture. But such calls for reflection predate the latest outbreak of political violence in the United States.
Liberal MPs tell committee some Conservatives are driving the harassment they face
Two Liberal MPs provided a parliamentary committee with multiple examples Thursday of threatening abuse they say they have received from members of the public — some of which they claim was in reaction to public messaging by Conservative MPs.
RCMP boss says Criminal Code should change to address threats against politicians
RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
Politicians keep getting more threats. The head of the RCMP says new tools might be needed to protect them
RCMP commissioner Mike Duheme says he wants the government to look at drafting a new law that would make it easier for police to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials.
Liberal MP says she's leaving politics over disrespectful dialogue, threats, misogyny
Liberal MP Pam Damoff says she won't run again in the next federal election after reporting she has experienced misogyny and disrespectful dialogue in politics, along with threats to her life.
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