Threats Against Mps

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

  The demands of protecting parliamentarians and other public figures are placing 'significant strain' on RCMP personnel, warns an internal briefing note. 

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2024
  
• RCMP has ‘strong tools’ to address threats against politicians: minister

  Canada's justice minister said he's not keen to endorse the RCMP boss's suggestion that Ottawa make it easier to pursue charges against people who threaten elected officials. 

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2024
  
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• Trudeau says more ministers, MPs could get security details as threats grow

  The RCMP has dedicated security details for the Governor General and the prime minister, but other cabinet ministers only receive protection on specific occasions.

  Politics

  May 31, 2023
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• ‘Real-world dangers’: Security memos reveal ‘intensified’ threats facing Canadian MPs

  Eight of the assessments obtained by Global News reference the October 2021 slaying of British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death by a supporter of the Islamic State.

  Canada

  Feb 2, 2023