threats against mps

RCMP protection of MPs placing ‘significant strain’ on resources, memo warns – National

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RCMP protection of MPs placing ‘significant strain’ on resources, memo warns – National

The demands of protecting parliamentarians and other public figures are placing “significant strain” on RCMP personnel and taking resources from other federal policing priorities, warns an internal briefing note. The national police force is “forced to walk a delicate balance” in providing protective services in response to threats flagged by parliamentarians, says the newly released … Read more

RCMP has ‘strong tools’ to address threats against politicians: minister – National

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RCMP has ‘strong tools’ to address threats against politicians: minister – National

Federal Justice Minister Arif Virani says he isn’t going anywhere without a mobile duress alarm in his pocket. He doesn’t move around without first informing someone, including when he attends public events. And he doesn’t just work with a security team at the Department of Justice, but a separate one in the House of Commons, … Read more