According to parliamentarians in Victoria, British Columbia, knowledge of a security threat had existed since earlier this week. Victoria parliamentarians were contacted earlier this week about a possible security concern, and were alerted to information of a problem.
Parliamentary House Clerk Craig James said that “steps were taken” with regard to security this week. “We are aware and have been aware of a heightened concern from entities in Ottawa for least a few days.”
“We didn’t receive caution, we received information that there may be a problem,” said James. “We had discussions with certain members of the assembly to be prudent and keep them informed.”
Shortly after the attack Wednesday, Canadian Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Multiculturalism Kenney Jason tweeted, “Canada won’t be terrorized or intimidated.”
In a press briefing Wednesday after the Ottawa shooting, RCMP stated that the threat level at Parliament Hill has been operating at medium level for the past several years.
By James Haleavy
Canadian Parliamentarians Were Warned Days Ago About Threat
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