Ottawa police are asking the public to avoid the area around Parliament Hill as they respond to reports of a man who has barricaded himself in the area of the East block.
In a statement on social media, police said the East Block has been evacuated and are advising the public of a large police presence in the area.
Police warned anyone in the East Block, which houses parliamentary offices, to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide.
Police have also brought in a robot to deal with the situation.
So far there are no reports of injuries, but police have shut down a section of Wellington Street from Bank Street to Sussex Drive.
More to come…