2014 shootings at Parliament Hill

Terrorist attacks in Ottawa, Canada January 2023 April 2022 Shootings at War Memorial and Parliament Hill Photo of Corporal Nathan Cirillo being photographed in uniform next to a tourist days before his death at the tomb of the unknown soldier, seen in the background of the photo. Corporal Nathan Cirillo near the site of his death National War Memorial (Canada) - Centre Block Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 45.42402629445419 -75.69549470591251 yes 2014 10 22 9:53 a.m.9:55 a.m. EDT Mass shooting, domestic terrorism Michael Zehaf-Bibeauhttps://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/10/shooter-canadian-parliament/381767/ Parliament Hill Is Under Attack Polly Mosendz 22 October 2014 The Atlantic 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022151904/http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/10/shooter-canadian-parliament/381767/ 22 October 2014 live .30-30 Winchester Model 94 rifle 2 (including the perpetrator) 3 Nathan Cirillo Kevin VickersCurtis Barrett Islamic extremism The 2014 shootings at Parliament Hill occurred on 22 October 2014, at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a Canadian soldier, and reservist on ceremonial sentry duty, was fatally shot at the National War Memorial, followed by an attack on the nearby Centre Block parliament building, where members of the Parliament of Canada were attending caucuses. The attack ended with a shootout when the perpetrator, 32-year-old Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, ran inside the parliament buildings and was shot 31 times by six Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officers and died on scene.ctvnews.ca: "Garbled radio call delayed police response to Parliament Hill attacker: RCMP", 3 Jun 2015Independent Investigation Into the Death of Michael Zehaf-Bibeau http://www.parl.gc.ca/about/house/newsroom/articles/2015-06-03-Report-e.pdf 29 July 2015 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 22 October 2014 978-0-660-02415-8 https://web.archive.org/web/20150622161230/http://www.parl.gc.ca/about/house/newsroom/articles/2015-06-03-Report-e.pdf 22 June 2015 liveparl.gc.ca: "October 22, 2014 House of Commons Incident Response Summary" https://web.archive.org/web/20150924140137/http://www.parl.gc.ca/about/house/newsroom/articles/2015-06-03-Summary-e.pdf 24 September 2015 , 3 Jun 2015 Following the shootings, the downtown core of Ottawa was placed on lockdown and majority of schools in Ottawa were on lockdown while police searched for any potential additional threats.https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ottawa-shooting-deadly-attacks-force-canada-to-face-up-to-global-terror-threat-9814811.html Ottawa shooting: Deadly attacks force Canada to face up to a global terror threat Tim Walker The Independent 23 October 2014 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170819060542/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ottawa-shooting-deadly-attacks-force-canada-to-face-up-to-global-terror-threat-9814811.html 19 August 2017 live https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/autopsies-underway-after-ottawa-gun-rampage Autopsies underway after Ottawa gun rampage 23 October 2014 Ottawa Citizen Robert Bostelaar 27 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190328192335/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/autopsies-underway-after-ottawa-gun-rampage 28 March 2019 live Classified by the RCMP as a terrorist act,http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/2014/10-24-eng.htm RCMP requests public assistance RCMP 24 October 2014 13 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141113172438/http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/2014/10-24-eng.htm 13 November 2014 live it was the most serious security breach at Parliament Hill since the 1966 parliament bombing.Duffy Andrew Day of chaos in the capital leaves soldier and terrorist dead https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/soldier-shot-at-war-memorial-in-ottawa 29 October 2014 Ottawa Citizen 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030075952/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/soldier-shot-at-war-memorial-in-ottawa 30 October 2014 live The attack gained international attention and raised concerns about the effectiveness of police actions to prevent terrorist attacks, and the security measures in place at federal and provincial legislatures. Shootings National War Memorial Shortly before 10:00 a.m. EDT, on 22 October 2014, witnesses saw a man arrive at the National War Memorial carrying a rifle, dressed in blue jeans and a black jacket, with a keffiyeh scarf over the lower part of his face.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-shooting-idUSKCN0IB1PY20141022 Canada's Parliament attacked near where prime minister was speaking, Harper safe Reuters 22 October 2014 30 June 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924205651/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/22/us-canada-attacks-shooting-idUSKCN0IB1PY20141022 24 September 2015 live The attacker approached Corporal Nathan Cirillo of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), a reserve infantry unit, who was one of three sentries from the Ceremonial Guard posted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. At close range, Cirillo was shot twice in the back, fatally wounding him. One account stated that after Cirillo was hit once in the back from a distance of 3 meters from the memorial, he tried to take cover and crawl to the other side of the tomb but the gunman pursued him and shot him again in the lower back from behind.Barton Rosemary Rosemary Barton 3 June 2015 Ottawa shooting report says Cpl. Nathan Cirillo tried to take cover during attack https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-report-says-cpl-nathan-cirillo-tried-to-take-cover-during-attack-1.3098809 CBC News 4 April 2026 Cirillo, like all others who stood sentry at the memorial, carried an unloaded firearm,https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/soldier-shot-at-war-memorial-in-ottawa UPDATE: Day of chaos in the capital leaves soldier and terrorist dead Andrew Duffy Ottawa Citizen 2019-01-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20190206140009/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/soldier-shot-at-war-memorial-in-ottawa 2019-02-06 live provided by the CAF with no particular training for such a situation. It was only minutes before the end of the sentries' shift, which ended at 10:00 a.m.Macleans Bearing witness: New voices recall the Ottawa shooting http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/bearing-witness-new-voices-recall-the-ottawa-shooting/ Julie Smyth 30 December 2014 31 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141231003038/http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/bearing-witness-new-voices-recall-the-ottawa-shooting/ 31 December 2014 live Cpl. Kyle Button and Cpl. Branden Stevenson, two other soldiers on sentry duty, attempted to stop the attack, but they were shot at and forced to flee to the other side of the Memorial.thumb|Nathan Cirillo was on sentry duty at the National War Memorial, similar to the sentries in this picture, when he was fatally shot.The attacker pulled down his scarf, held his rifle one-handedly over his head and yelled, "For Iraq."CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/gunman-yelled-for-iraq-ottawa-shooting-eyewitness-1.2810689 Gunman yelled 'For Iraq:' Ottawa shooting eyewitness 23 October 2014 5 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030232513/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/gunman-yelled-for-iraq-ottawa-shooting-eyewitness-1.2810689 30 October 2014 live before fleeing the scene. The three soldiers then attended to Cirillo.CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/cpl-nathan-cirillo-s-partner-chased-gunman-military-source-1.2810548 Cpl. Nathan Cirillo's partner chased gunman: military source 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 Jeff Green John Rieti https://web.archive.org/web/20190213043304/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/cpl-nathan-cirillo-s-partner-chased-gunman-military-source-1.2810548 13 February 2019 live Along with bystanders, they applied first aid to Cirillo, attempting to resuscitate him; Paramedic Chief Anthony DiMonte, who was first on scene, assumed patient care until additional paramedics arrived to provide medical care before Cirillo was taken to hospital. Cpl. Anthony Wiseman was nearly run over while attempting to stop the attacker who returned to his vehicle, a small grey Toyota car, which was parked on the south side of Wellington Street behind the memorial. He drove west along Wellington a short distance to Parliament Hill where he abandoned his vehicle. Past scattering bystanders, he ran through a gate in the fence surrounding the Parliament Hill precinct and carjacked a parliamentary vehicle assigned to ministers of the Crown, which he drove to the Centre Block parliament building.Glen McGregor David Reevely Dean Tweed Dennis Leung https://postmediaottawacitizen2.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/1023shootingupdate-gr.jpg Terror in the Capital Ottawa Citizen 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027221701/https://postmediaottawacitizen2.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/1023shootingupdate-gr.jpg 27 October 2014 live RCMP officers on patrol in the precinct witnessed the carjacking and pursued the vehicle to the base of the Peace Tower. A photograph of the attack was taken by a tourist at the war memorial during the shootings. It shows the attacker holding the rifle and wearing a scarf over part of his face, with part of the War Memorial behind him. Ottawa police seized the camera and then took their own photograph of the image using a cellphone. French-Canadian journalist William Reymond received a copy of the photograph via the Internet, anonymously, apparently a copy of a tweet originating from the Ottawa Police of the cellphone picture. Reymond then took a picture of the image as it was displayed on his computer monitor and posted it to Twitter a few hours later after confirming the image.National Post First photo of Ottawa gunman taken by tourist who witnessed shooting at National War Memorial, sources say https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/first-photo-of-ottawa-gunman-taken-by-tourist-who-witnessed-shooting-at-national-war-memorial-sources-say 2014-10-26 https://archive.today/20141026074017/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/24/first-photo-of-ottawa-gunman-taken-by-tourist-who-witnessed-shooting-at-national-war-memorial-sources-say/ 2014-10-26 live The image was re-tweeted by an ISIL sympathizer, leading to erroneous media reports that the image originated from an ISIL Twitter account. Parliament buildings thumb|Parliament Hill's Centre Block, scene of the attack The attacker, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, entered the Centre Block through the main entrance under the Peace Tower, where Samearn Son was one of two constables on duty. Son saw the rifle in Zehaf-Bibeau's hand, immediately grabbed it, and pulled it towards the floor while yelling, "Gun! Gun! Gun!" In the ensuing struggle, Son was shot in the foot and had to let go of the attacker.http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-michael-zehaf-bibeau-s-movements-revealed-by-security-video-1.2810673 Ottawa shooting: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's movements revealed by security video CBC News 23 October 2014 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024101455/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-michael-zehaf-bibeau-s-movements-revealed-by-security-video-1.2810673 24 October 2014 live While other RCMP officers converged, Son limped out of the building and calmly told a CBC reporter outside, "I will survive."CBC News Ottawa shooting: Reconstructing the Centre Block shootout http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-reconstructing-the-centre-block-shootout-1.2821338 Terry Milewski 2014-11-17 https://web.archive.org/web/20141117131128/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-reconstructing-the-centre-block-shootout-1.2821338 2014-11-17 live Just inside the Centre Block, gunfire was exchanged with security personnel and the attacker was wounded. Zehaf-Bibeau then ran along the Hall of Honour corridor toward the Library of Parliament. Pursued by RCMP officers, he passed, on his left, the door to a committee room in which Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the governing Conservative Members of Parliament (MPs) were meeting. Directly opposite was the door to another caucus room, where leader of the opposition, Thomas Mulcair, and New Democratic Party MPs were gathered. (The Liberals, as the third party, were holding their caucus meeting in a chamber downstairs.) During the shooting, one bullet penetrated the outer doors to the NDP caucus room. Inside their room, NDP MPs dove for cover. Across the hall, the RCMP placed Prime Minister Harper in a closet while Conservative MPs made a barricade at the doors, grabbing flagpoles to use as rudimentary spears.Steven Chase MPs fashioned spears while Harper whisked into closet https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-attack-mps-fashioned-spears-while-harper-hid-in-closet/article21278580 23 October 2014 The Globe and Mail 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024142928/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-attack-mps-fashioned-spears-while-harper-hid-in-closet/article21278580/ 24 October 2014 live Local MPs talk about the shooting on Parliament Hill https://www.ctvnews.ca/barrie/article/local-mps-talk-about-the-shooting-on-parliament-hill/ 22 October 2014 CTV News Barrie 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150328103551/http://barrie.ctvnews.ca/local-mp-s-talk-about-the-shooting-on-parliament-hill-1.2065635 28 March 2015 live Ottawa shooting: N.L. MPs recount chaos moments after gunshots heard http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ottawa-shooting-n-l-mps-recount-chaos-moments-after-gunshots-heard-1.2808830 22 October 2014 CBC News 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023114540/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/ottawa-shooting-n-l-mps-recount-chaos-moments-after-gunshots-heard-1.2808830 23 October 2014 livethumb|left|The Hall of Honour in the Centre Block, where the attacker was killed in an exchange of gunfireFinally, the attacker reached an alcove by the entrance to the Library of Parliament, and hid out of sight of RCMP officers,https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29730956 Footage shows bullets fired inside Canada parliament BBC News 22 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023084939/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29730956 23 October 2014 live who ordered him to drop his gun and surrender. The location of the alcove is near the office of the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons, Kevin Vickers.http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-the-face-to-face-encounter-that-ended-the-attack-on-parliament-1.2812802 Ottawa shooting: The face-to-face encounter that ended the attack on Parliament CBC News 24 October 2014 24 October 2014 Evan Solomon https://web.archive.org/web/20141025113105/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-the-face-to-face-encounter-that-ended-the-attack-on-parliament-1.2812802 25 October 2014 live Vickers, a distinguished policeman, commander and administrator with the RCMP before he joined the staff of the House of Commons in 2005,Office of the Leader of the Government in The House of Commons Minister for Democratic Reform 24 August 2006 Appointment of New Sergeant-at-Arms of the House of Commons http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/appointment-of-new-sergeant-at-arms-of-the-house-of-commons-609420.htm MarketWired.com 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141026102152/http://www.marketwired.com/press-release/appointment-of-new-sergeant-at-arms-of-the-house-of-commons-609420.htm 26 October 2014 live retrieved his 9mm Smith & Wesson 5946 handgun from a lock-box and entered the hall. Vickers's security team, which had been chasing, yelled to Vickers that the suspect was hiding in the alcove. Vickers immediately ran behind the other side of a nearby column, then dove past the column and fired upward at the attacker. Evan Solomon How Kevin Vickers managed to subdue Ottawa gunman YouTube video Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 24 October 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4wfzWJ2Hwo 1 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141102174637/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4wfzWJ2Hwo 2 November 2014 live Witnesses and reports show RCMP Constable Curtis Barrett, leading the tactical formation, fired the shot that killed the attacker after they had fired in his direction.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/breaking-news-oct-22/article21217602/ Attack on Ottawa: Police in pursuit of multiple shooters The Globe and Mail 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022163543/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/breaking-news-oct-22/article21217602/ 22 October 2014 livehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29747228 Ottawa shootings: Video shows security guard Kevin Vickers holding gun BBC News 22 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025163021/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29747228 25 October 2014 live CBC television cameras on the scene recorded over 30 shots fired in the final gunfight. Footage showed a group of RCMP officers converging near the alcove; two loud gunshots are heard, then a large number of gunshots in rapid succession, then silence. Vickers was recorded by CBC video footage walking away from the shooting site, going to the Conservative caucus room. Vickers explained to the Conservative caucus what had happened and reportedly said either "I put him down" or "I have engaged the suspect. He is deceased."The Independent https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ottawa-shooting-sergeantatarms-shot-suspect-at-pointblank-range-after-diving-around-pillar-9818365.html Ottawa shooting: 'Sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers shot suspect at point-blank range after diving around pillar' Lizzie Dearden 25 October 2014 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20150925183000/http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ottawa-shooting-sergeantatarms-shot-suspect-at-pointblank-range-after-diving-around-pillar-9818365.html 25 September 2015 live According to Vickers's niece: "This is the first time in his career that he's shot anyone."http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/10/22/parliament-hill-shooting-sergeant-at-arms-kevin-vickers-the-family-hero-who-took-down-ottawa-gunman Parliament Hill shooting: Sergeant-At-Arms Kevin Vickers the family hero who took down Ottawa gunman Michael Platt 22 October 2014 Calgary Sun 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104225103/http://www.calgarysun.com/2014/10/22/parliament-hill-shooting-sergeant-at-arms-kevin-vickers-the-family-hero-who-took-down-ottawa-gunman/ 4 November 2014 live Following the shooting, Harper's RCMP security detail arrived and evacuated him, while the Parliament buildings were put into lockdown.Sanchez Raf Duggan Oliver Canadian parliament in lockdown after shooting https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/11180220/Ottawa-shooting-Canadian-parliament-in-lockdown-after-shots-fired.html 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022233932/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/11180220/Ottawa-shooting-Canadian-parliament-in-lockdown-after-shots-fired.html 22 October 2014 live Casualty and injuries Corporal Nathan Cirillo Nathan Frank Cirillo yes 1989 12 23 Hamilton, Ontario yes 2014 10 22 1989 12 23 National War Memorial Woodland Cemetery, Hamilton, Ontario Section 18, Row 19, Grave: 30 Canada 8 years Corporal The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) War in Afghanistan Hamilton pays tribute to soldier slain in Parliament Hill attack https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/hamilton-pays-tribute-to-soldier-slain-in-parliament-hill-attack/article_48fe0da5-d850-565f-acbf-afcc7a9b896d.html https://web.archive.org/web/20241113015209/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/hamilton-pays-tribute-to-soldier-slain-in-parliament-hill-attack/article_48fe0da5-d850-565f-acbf-afcc7a9b896d.html 2026-09-05 2024-11-13 Marcus Cirillo (5 y.o. at death) Corporal Nathan Frank CirilloCorporal Nathan Cirillo Obituary – Markey-Dermody Funeral Home – Hamilton ON http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Corporal+Nathan-Cirillo&lc=3122&pid=172929463&mid=6171153 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141026031947/http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Corporal+Nathan-Cirillo&lc=3122&pid=172929463&mid=6171153 26 October 2014 26 October 2014 (23 December 1989 – 22 October 2014), a 24-year-old Canadian soldier, was killed. He was a Class-A reservistClass-A service refers to soldiers who are employed on a part-time basis with the military. of The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada from Hamilton, Ontario. He was on sentry duty,National Sentry Program http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=872739 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141031181513/http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=872739 31 October 2014 29 October 2014 Government of Canada as a chosen member of the Ceremonial Guard, at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial when he was shot. Cirillo had a standard issue Colt Canada C7 rifle which, in accordance with standard practice, was unloaded. Although several civilians immediately provided assistance for the wounded reservist,Cpl. Nathan Cirillo told he was 'loved' amid frantic rescue effort http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/cpl-nathan-cirillo-told-he-was-loved-amid-frantic-rescue-effort-1.2811438 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141025113053/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/cpl-nathan-cirillo-told-he-was-loved-amid-frantic-rescue-effort-1.2811438 25 October 2014 25 October 2014 CBC News Cirillo died in hospital later that morning.Carville Olivia Soldier fatally shot on Parliament Hill identified as Nathan Cirillo of Hamilton https://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/10/22/soldier_fatally_shot_on_parliament_hill_identified_as_nathan_cirillo_of_hamilton.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023010238/http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/10/22/soldier_fatally_shot_on_parliament_hill_identified_as_nathan_cirillo_of_hamilton.html 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 Cirillo's funeral took place a few days later. The procession of an estimated 4,500 military members — as well as police and emergency service members — made its way from Bayfront Park to Christ's Church Cathedral on James Street North.Mowat Justin 22 October 2019 Fallen Hamilton soldier Nathan Cirillo remembered 5 years after deadly attack https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/cirillo-five-years-on-1.5330740 5 December 2024 CBC News Thousands of onlookers silently paid their respects all along the route. Members of the regiment, Cirillo's mother Kathy, and Cirillo's five-year-old son followed wearing his father's style regiment's cap observed as his flag-draped casket was carried inside. Corporal Cirillo's remains are buried in the very middle of the military section of Woodland Cemetery in Burlington, Ontario.28 October 2014 Halton police securing area around cemetery where Cpl. Cirillo to be buried https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/4948610-halton-police-securing-area-around-cemetery-where-cpl-cirillo-to-be-buried/ 17 October 2020 Inside Halton Samearn Son, a House of Commons constable, was shot in the foot while trying to wrestle a gun away from the perpetrator at the Centre Block, and was treated and released by Ottawa Civic Hospital. Son's actions caused a critical delay, allowing other security personnel to mobilize before the attack.Smith Joanna Gillis Wendy 23 October 2014 Wounded security guard Const. Samearn Son hailed as hero https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/23/wounded_security_guard_const_samearn_son_hailed_as_hero.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024024721/http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/23/wounded_security_guard_const_samearn_son_hailed_as_hero.html 24 October 2014 25 October 2014 Toronto Star Two other unidentified people who were injured in unspecified locations were treated and released at Ottawa Civic Hospital. Aftermath Ottawa Ottawa's downtown core was put under lockdown while a search began for a potential second shooter. Buildings under lockdown included the Parliament buildings, the University of Ottawa and the United States embassy. Initially, police reported a third shooting had taken place near the Rideau Centre mall at the same time. A few hours later, police corrected this mistaken report, stating that only two shootings took place. thumb|left|The locations of the two shooting incidents: 1. the war memorial, 2. the Centre Block At a press conference at 14:00, Ottawa police confirmed Cirillo's death without using his name, pending notification of his family. The RCMP confirmed the suspect's death, without his name or any other details, citing the ongoing investigation. The National Defence headquarters, the parliament buildings and other government facilities remained in lockdown while a search of the area took place.http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-soldier-dies-of-injuries-gunman-also-shot-dead-1.2808710 Ottawa shooting: Soldier dies of injuries, gunman also shot dead CBC News Dean Beeby 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022193046/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-soldier-dies-of-injuries-gunman-also-shot-dead-1.2808710 22 October 2014 live Areas around Parliament Hill including the Rideau Centre and the University of Ottawa remained closed for hours with buildings in lockdown, with police searching buildings room by room for shooters. Police lifted the lockdown on all public schools in and around Ottawa's downtown core at around 5:45 p.m. Parliament Hill remained under lockdown until well past 21:00 and, even after MPs and staffers were allowed to leave the Centre Block, streets directly adjacent to Parliament Hill and the National War Memorial remained closed to the public the next day.Ottawa Sun http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/22/much-of-downtown-ottawa-in-lockdown-after-parliament-hill-shooting Road closures, Parliament Hill still closed to public: Cops Danielle Bell Doug Hempstead 23 October 2014 27 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023001949/http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/10/22/much-of-downtown-ottawa-in-lockdown-after-parliament-hill-shooting 23 October 2014 live Parliament Hill reopened to the public on 24 October, and Parliament Buildings tours resumed on 27 October.Toronto Star https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/25/parliament_hill_again_open_to_the_public_tours_to_resume_monday.html Parliament Hill again open to the public; tours to resume Monday Canadian Press 25 October 2014 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170401060106/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/25/parliament_hill_again_open_to_the_public_tours_to_resume_monday.html 1 April 2017 live Nationally and internationally Canadian Armed Forces members in Ottawa, Quebec and Atlantic Canada were told to stay out of uniform when not on active duty,Husser Amy CF members asked to stay out of uniform after Ottawa shootings https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/cf-members-asked-to-stay-out-of-uniform-after-ottawa-shootings/ 22 October 2014 CTV News 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023192739/http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/cf-members-asked-to-stay-out-of-uniform-after-ottawa-shootings-1.2066087 23 October 2014 liveMilitary members in Quebec urged not to wear uniforms when off duty http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/military-members-in-quebec-urged-not-to-wear-uniforms-when-off-duty-1.2809153 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 CBC News https://web.archive.org/web/20141023105309/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/military-members-in-quebec-urged-not-to-wear-uniforms-when-off-duty-1.2809153 23 October 2014 live while members in other parts of Canada were not asked to avoid wearing uniforms.No order asking soldiers not to wear military uniforms at CFB Esquimalt http://globalnews.ca/news/1630385/no-order-asking-soldiers-not-to-wear-military-uniforms-at-cfb-esquimalt/ 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 Global News https://web.archive.org/web/20141023095520/http://globalnews.ca/news/1630385/no-order-asking-soldiers-not-to-wear-military-uniforms-at-cfb-esquimalt/ 23 October 2014 liveMilitary bases hike security, soldiers told not to wear uniforms in public http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4928726-military-bases-hike-security-soldiers-told-not-to-wear-uniforms-in-public/ 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 Hamilton Spectator https://web.archive.org/web/20141023073516/http://www.thespec.com/news-story/4928726-military-bases-hike-security-soldiers-told-not-to-wear-uniforms-in-public/ 23 October 2014 live Further, Canadian military bases around the country heightened their security. The incident caused cancellation of a ceremony scheduled for later the same day in Toronto, in which Nobel Peace Prize recipient Malala Yousafzai was to receive her certificate of honorary Canadian citizenship from Stephen Harper.PM Harper cancels Malala Yousafzai citizenship ceremony in light of Ottawa shooting http://o.canada.com/news/malala-yousafzai-citizenship-ceremony-cancelled-532930 The Canadian Press 22 October 2014 Postmedia News 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025025234/http://o.canada.com/news/malala-yousafzai-citizenship-ceremony-cancelled-532930 25 October 2014 live Although security was heightened at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in Toronto, all of the party leaders agreed that the day's session of Question Period should continue.CBC http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ottawa-shooting-no-credible-threat-to-toronto-police-chief-says-1.2808800 Ottawa shooting: No credible threat to Toronto, police chief says 22 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023113804/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ottawa-shooting-no-credible-threat-to-toronto-police-chief-says-1.2808800 23 October 2014 live In Edmonton, public tours were cancelled for the day at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta and security increased.Ottawa shootings: Alberta reaction https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/ottawa-shootings-alberta-reaction-1.2808945 22 October 2014 CBC News Edmonton 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20190213043304/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/ottawa-shootings-alberta-reaction-1.2808945 13 February 2019 live The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia was placed under restricted access and most constituency offices on Vancouver Island were closed as a precaution.Katie Derosa Jack Knox Amy Smart Cindy E. Harnett Legislature, CFB Esquimalt on alert; MP offices closed http://www.timescolonist.com/legislature-cfb-esquimalt-on-alert-mp-offices-closed-1.1453475 22 October 2014 Victoria Times-Colonist 22 October 2014 Victoria, British Columbia https://web.archive.org/web/20141023011702/http://www.timescolonist.com/legislature-cfb-esquimalt-on-alert-mp-offices-closed-1.1453475 23 October 2014 live Nova Scotia's legislature, sitting that day, restricted access in the public gallery to the press and staff of the government and political parties.http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1245528-nova-scotia-legislature-closed-to-public-after-shootings-in-ottawa Nova Scotia legislature closed to public after shootings in Ottawa The Chronicle Herald Michael Gorman 2014-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025110326/http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1245528-nova-scotia-legislature-closed-to-public-after-shootings-in-ottawa 2014-10-25 live All provincial and territorial assemblies flew flags at half mast the evening of 22 October as a tribute to Cirillo.Pelletier France Mise en berne du drapeau du Québec de l'hôtel du Parlement http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/actualites-salle-presse/communiques/CommuniquePresse-3149.html 23 October 2014 National Assembly of Quebec 22 October 2014 fr https://web.archive.org/web/20141119115824/http://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/actualites-salle-presse/communiques/CommuniquePresse-3149.html 19 November 2014 live In the United States, security was increased in Washington, D.C.: at the Canadian embassy, United States federal government offices nearby, and the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. The Australian Federal Police increased security at Australia's Parliament House, as well as at the Canadian High Commission in Canberra.Meagan Fitzpatrick https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ottawa-shooting-draws-reaction-from-white-house-world-leaders-1.2809039 Ottawa shooting draws reaction from White House, world leaders 22 October 2014 CBC News 22 October 2014 Security at the New Zealand Parliament Buildings was also tightened.http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10653842/NZ-Parliament-closes-doors-after-Canadian-shooting NZ Parliament closes doors after Canadian shooting 23 October 2014 26 October 2014 Stacey Kirk Tracy Watkins stuff.co.nz https://web.archive.org/web/20141023040351/http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/10653842/NZ-Parliament-closes-doors-after-Canadian-shooting 23 October 2014 live Reactions On 23 October, MPs in the House of Commons gave a standing ovation to Vickers for his heroism. As Mulcair of the New Democratic Party put it: "Just as we have all borne witness to these horrific acts, we have watched in awe your acts of courage, now an abiding emblem of Canadian strength, values and valour." The first order of business was a moment of silence for Cirillo.23 October 2014 Ottawa shootings: Standing ovation as parliament returns https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29746466 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024102539/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29746466 24 October 2014 23 October 2014 BBC News Prior to the day's session, Harper laid a wreath at the War Memorial; MPs from all parties attended a moment of silence and sang "O Canada" at the Memorial before walking together to Parliament. The flags at Parliament Hill and other federal government buildings were also flown at half-mast. A National Hockey League (NHL) game to have taken place on 22 October in Ottawa, between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, was postponed and rescheduled for 9 November.Toronto at Ottawa game rescheduled for November 9 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=735820&navid=nhl:topheads dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141028015251/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=735820&navid=nhl:topheads 28 October 2014 23 October 2014 NHL.com Over the following days, several NHL teams held moments of silence and "O Canada" was sung prior to games in the United States in which no Canadian team was participating.22 October 2014 NHL postpones game between Sens and Leafs in Ottawa https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/senators-and-leafs-wait-for-decision-on-game-with-city-in-lockdown/article21223781/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20170302072424/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/senators-and-leafs-wait-for-decision-on-game-with-city-in-lockdown/article21223781/ 2 March 2017 23 August 2017 The Globe and Mail23 October 2014 Flames have moment of silence to honour Cpl. Cirillo, Warrant Officer Vincent http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=735869 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141025122320/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=735869 25 October 2014 24 October 2014 Canadian Press On 25 October, pre-game ceremonies were jointly held in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto to honour the deceased and first responders.Stevenson Chris 26 October 2014 Senators, Devils honor fallen Canadian soldiers http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=736163 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141026135704/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=736163 26 October 2014 27 October 2014 NHL On the same day of the attack, before an NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers, the Canadian National Anthem was sung in honour of the attack.Penguins play 'O Canada' to honour those affected by Ottawa shooting https://globalnews.ca/news/1630145/penguins-play-o-canada-honour-those-affected-by-ottawa-shooting/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20170930232023/https://globalnews.ca/news/1630145/penguins-play-o-canada-honour-those-affected-by-ottawa-shooting/ 30 September 2017 30 September 2017 The largest Canadian flag was used for a pre-game ceremony between the Ottawa Redblacks and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL.Brady Rachel 24 October 2014 Alouettes, RedBlacks honour Cpl. Cirillo at game in Ottawa https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/tiger-cats-redblacks-honour-cpl-cirillo-at-game-in-ottawa/article21307510/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20170302072722/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/tiger-cats-redblacks-honour-cpl-cirillo-at-game-in-ottawa/article21307510/ 2 March 2017 30 September 2017 The Globe and Mail A fund to benefit the families of Cirillo and Vincent was started on 22 October with a goal of CDN$10,000. It surpassed its goal by noon the following day, when representatives of Canadian banks called to arrange a donation of $80,000. By 29 October, the fund, known as the Stand On Guard Fund, had raised $550,000.Mazereeuw Peter 29 October 2014 Fund for families of slain soldiers soars past goal https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/fund-for-families-of-slain-soldiers-soars-past-goal live https://web.archive.org/web/20141029003402/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/fund-for-families-of-slain-soldiers-soars-past-goal 29 October 2014 29 October 2014 Ottawa Citizen The fund raised $705,000 of a newly-set $750,000 goal by the time the fund-raising deadline was reached.30 October 2014 $705K raised in fund for Nathan Cirillo, Patrice Vincent families http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/705k-raised-in-fund-for-nathan-cirillo-patrice-vincent-families-1.2818323 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141030210018/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/705k-raised-in-fund-for-nathan-cirillo-patrice-vincent-families-1.2818323 30 October 2014 30 October 2014 CBC News A mosque in Cold Lake, Alberta, was defaced overnight with graffiti. This was immediately cleaned up in a joint effort with local residents.Muslim Association of Canada Thanks Cold Lake Community Muslim Association of Canada http://www.macnet.ca/English/PressRelease/MAC-Statement-Oct-24-2014-Final.pdf 2014-10-26 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141026082554/http://www.macnet.ca/English/PressRelease/MAC-Statement-Oct-24-2014-Final.pdf 2014-10-26 Muslim Association of Canada An Ottawa mosque was the scene of two incidents: A member praised the attacker as a martyr after prayers, leading to the police stopping him for national security reasons the next day. A vandal then destroyed several windows, causing over $10,000 in damages.Seymour Andrew 1 November 2014 Police investigate vandalism at mosque https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-vandalism-at-mosque live https://web.archive.org/web/20190228192638/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/police-investigate-vandalism-at-mosque 28 February 2019 27 January 2019 Ottawa Citizen As soon as the war memorial was reopened to the public, a makeshift memorial to Cirillo grew in front of it; residents laid out flowers, cards, and wreaths. On 24 October 2014, Cirillo's body was transported home to Hamilton in an official motorcade along Ontario Highway 401, the portion of which between Trenton and Toronto is known as the Highway of Heroes. The times of the motorcade were publicized and people stood at overpasses to observe and as it passed. Cirillo's family released a statement and gave thanks to the Canadian Forces for the support offered and to those who came to the soldier's aid.Blaze Carlson Kathryn 24 October 2014 Nathan Cirillo's body returned to Hamilton https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/nathan-cirillo-heads-down-highway-of-heroes/article21284825/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20170302082544/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/nathan-cirillo-heads-down-highway-of-heroes/article21284825/ 2 March 2017 23 August 2017 The Globe and Mail Thousands attended visitation at the funeral home where Cirillo lay in repose. He was accorded the honour of a full regimental funeral service and funeral procession on 28 October in Hamilton, attended by family, soldiers, and dignitaries.Gillis Wendy 28 October 2014 Canadians' 'hearts are broken' over soldier's death, Stephen Harper says https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/28/funeral_for_cpl_nathan_cirillo_draws_thousands.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20171228080234/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/28/funeral_for_cpl_nathan_cirillo_draws_thousands.html 28 December 2017 23 August 2017 Toronto Start On 27 October, a concert by the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NAC Orchestra) (from Ottawa) and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (from London) concert was dedicated to Patrice Vincent and Nathan Cirillo and was attended by Prince Charles. The NAC Orchestra dedicated its entire UK tour of five performances to Vincent and Cirillo.Scholey Lucy 24 October 2014 Prince Charles to attend orchestra dedicated to Cpl. Nathan Cirillo http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/1193572/prince-charles-to-attend-orchestra-dedicated-to-cpl-nathan-cirillo/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141026032035/http://metronews.ca/news/ottawa/1193572/prince-charles-to-attend-orchestra-dedicated-to-cpl-nathan-cirillo/ 26 October 2014 25 October 2014 Metro On 11 November, the annual Remembrance Day service at the war memorial was held as planned. It was attended by Anne, Princess Royal, along with the Governor General, the Prime Minister, and other dignitaries. It was attended by a larger than normal crowd of 50,000. This was attributed to "a rising tide of concern for Canada's Forces" since the attacks.CBC News 11 November 2014 Remembrance Day draws huge crowds as National War Memorial rededicated http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/remembrance-day-draws-huge-crowds-as-national-war-memorial-rededicated-1.2831009 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141113052307/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/remembrance-day-draws-huge-crowds-as-national-war-memorial-rededicated-1.2831009 13 November 2014 13 November 2014 CBC News There was an increased police presence at the event because of the two killingsCBC News 7 November 2014 Ottawa shooting leads to tighter Remembrance Day security http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-shooting-leads-to-tighter-remembrance-day-security-1.2826906 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141113080119/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-shooting-leads-to-tighter-remembrance-day-security-1.2826906 13 November 2014 13 November 2014 CBC News and military armored vehicles patrolled the area, while military personnel were deployed on nearby rooftops. Persons have continued to leave "bouquets, poppies, photos, poems, written tributes, stuffed animals, a can or two of beer, even a battered hockey stick" at the war memorial, although the government has removed the items several times. Statements on the shootings Canadian Immediate reactions came from MPs John McKay: "There was a pop, pop, pop sound so the guards ushered us to the back of the building" and David McGuinty: describing there is a "palpable sense of fear" in Ottawa and "it's extremely unusual for such an atmosphere to exist in the city". Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson said it was a "sad and tragic day for the city and country."BBC News – Ottawa shootings: Soldier killed and city on lockdown https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29724907?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central live https://web.archive.org/web/20141025065131/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29724907?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central 25 October 2014 22 October 2014 BBC News Other Canadian politicians and social media also reacted.REACTION: How Canadian politicians are reacting to the tragedy in Ottawa http://www.cp24.com/news/reaction-how-canadian-politicians-are-reacting-to-the-tragedy-in-ottawa-1.2065916 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141204074156/http://www.cp24.com/news/reaction-how-canadian-politicians-are-reacting-to-the-tragedy-in-ottawa-1.2065916 4 December 2014 22 October 2014 CP24 News Elizabeth II, the Queen of Canada, issued a statement from her and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, expressing shock and sadness.Message from Her Majesty The Queen 23 October 2014 Office of the Governor General of Canada http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15819&lan=eng 23 October 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023234145/http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15819&lan=eng 23 October 2014 Elizabeth II Her federal representative, Governor General David Johnston, extended his sympathies to the family of the deceased Canadian soldier and gratitude for the "professionalism and courage of our security personnel and emergency responders."Statement Following Recent Tragedy in Ottawa 22 October 2014 Office of the Governor General of Canada http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15813&lan=eng 23 October 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023234718/http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=15813&lan=eng 23 October 2014 Johnston, David In a televised address that evening, Harper called the shootings a "brutal and violent attack" and made specific reference to the ISIL-inspired attack on Canadian soldiers two days earlier. Harper insisted that "Canada will not be intimidated" by acts of violence and remained committed to Canada's efforts "to work with our allies around the world and fight against the terrorist organizations who brutalize those in other countries with the hope of bringing their savagery to our shores. They will have no safe haven." Harper classified both of the week's attacks as terrorism in his address to the House of Commons on 23 October, saying "we're all aware and deeply troubled that both of this week's terrorist attacks were carried out by Canadian citizens, by young men born and raised in this peaceful country." Tom Mulcair, the Leader of the Official Opposition, called the shooting a "cowardly act designed to strike at the heart of our democracy" that was "designed to drive [Canadians] to hate." Mulcair categorized the attacker as a criminal, not a terrorist: "I don't think we have enough evidence to use that word."29 October 2014 Mulcair deems Ottawa shooter Michael Zehaf Bibeau a criminal, but not a terrorist https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/mulcair-deems-ottawa-shooter-michael-zehaf-bibeau-a-criminal-but-not-a-terrorist live https://archive.today/20141106223537/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/29/mulcair-deems-ottawa-shooter-michael-zehaf-bibeau-a-criminal-but-not-a-terrorist/ 6 November 2014 6 November 2014 National Post Canadian Press Justin Trudeau, the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, said "Canadians know acts such as these committed in the name of Islam are an aberration of [the Muslim] faith. Mutual respect and admiration will help to prevent the influence of distorted ideological propaganda posing as religion." He agreed with the RCMP that this was a terrorist attack. Green Party leader Elizabeth May said in the House of Commons: "I would put money on these being the acts of isolated, disturbed and deeply troubled men who were drawn to something crazy. I do not believe that it was a vast network, or that the country is more at risk today than it was last week. However, that is my opinion. I can be wrong...I am undoubtedly going to be wrong again, but what I would like to suggest is that we wait for answers from the police before we make assumptions, and that we speak calmly, truthfully and openly to all Canadians." Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne said, "Our belief is that people who are using violence to undermine democracy want us to be silenced and we refuse to be silenced."22 October 2014 'We refuse to be silenced': Ontario premier Kathleen Wynne defiant in face of Ottawa shooting https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/we-refuse-to-be-silenced-ontario-premier-kathleen-wynne-defiant-in-face-of-ottawa-shooting live https://archive.today/20141022210519/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/22/we-refuse-to-be-silenced-ontario-premier-kathleen-wynne-defiant-in-face-of-ottawa-shooting/ 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 National Post Canadian PressArtuso Antonella 22 October 2014 Kathleen Wynne: 'We refuse to be silenced' http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/politics/archives/2014/10/20141022-121832.html dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141022224403/http://www.sunnewsnetwork.ca/sunnews/politics/archives/2014/10/20141022-121832.html 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 Sun News Network QMI Agency A public statement by the Muslim Association of Canada condemned the violence in Ottawa and Quebec: "MAC would like to offer its condolences to the victims of violence over the past week. We are horrified by these acts of violence, especially in the Parliament of our nation's capital. We stand with all Canadians in condemning these attacks and seeking justice for those responsible."Muslim Association of Canada Condemns Violence in Ottawa and Montreal 22 October 2014 Muslim Association of Canada http://www.macnet.ca/English/PressRelease/MAC-Statement-Oct-22-2014-Final.pdf 26 October 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141026080259/http://www.macnet.ca/English/PressRelease/MAC-Statement-Oct-22-2014-Final.pdf 26 October 2014 Muslim Association of Canada The National Council of Canadian Muslims also said it: "stands united with Canadians in categorically condemning today's shooting attacks."CANADIAN MUSLIMS STAND UNITED WITH FELLOW CITIZENS IN CONDEMNING OTTAWA ATTACKS 22 October 2014 National Council of Canadian Muslims http://www.nccm.ca/canadian-muslims-stand-united-with-fellow-citizens-in-condemning-ottawa-attacks/ 6 November 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141107010327/http://www.nccm.ca/canadian-muslims-stand-united-with-fellow-citizens-in-condemning-ottawa-attacks/ 7 November 2014 A national poll by the Angus Reid organization released on November 25, 2014, revealed that Canadians in general were also split as well on whether the attack and shooting was an act of terrorism or mental illness. 38% felt that it was the result of mental illness, while 36% felt it was terrorism, with 25% undecided. Asked about what the federal government should do as a result, 54% felt that more initiatives should be done to prevent radicalization, while 34% favoured harsher punishments. On how to deal with homegrown terrorists, 54% felt that indefinite incarceration only motivated persons to commit crimes, while 46% felt it prevented violent crime.November 25, 2014 Attack on Parliament Hill: terrorism or mental illness? Canadian public opinion is divided http://angusreid.org/homegrown-terrorism-radicalization-canada-overblown-serious-threat/#II live https://web.archive.org/web/20150327050343/http://angusreid.org/homegrown-terrorism-radicalization-canada-overblown-serious-threat/#II March 27, 2015 November 26, 2014 Angus Reid American President Barack Obama was briefed about the attacks. The White House released a statement that read: "President Obama condemned these outrageous attacks, and reaffirmed the close friendship and alliance between our people." In the following week, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry made a visit to Ottawa, which included laying a wreath at the National War Memorial in honour of the soldier killed. Journalist Glenn Greenwald said that the Canadian government was exploiting the shootings by wasting "no time in seizing on the incident to promote its fear-mongering agenda over terrorism, which includes pending legislation to vest its intelligence agency, CSIS, with more spying and secrecy powers in the name of fighting ISIS." He also said that the shootings weren't an act of terrorism, writing that, "...to the extent the term [terrorism] has any common understanding, it includes the deliberate (or wholly reckless) targeting of civilians with violence for political ends. But in this case in Canada, it wasn't civilians who were targeted. If one believes the government's accounts of the incident, the driver waited two hours until he saw a soldier in uniform. In other words, he seems to have deliberately avoided attacking civilians, and targeted a soldier instead – a member of a military that is currently fighting a war."Greenwald Glenn 22 October 2014 Canada, at War for 13 Years, Shocked That 'A Terrorist' Attacked Its Soldiers https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2014/10/22/canada-proclaiming-war-12-years-shocked-someone-attacked-soldiers/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141110222119/https://firstlook.org/theintercept/2014/10/22/canada-proclaiming-war-12-years-shocked-someone-attacked-soldiers/ 10 November 2014 11 November 2014 The Intercept Greenwald's opinion was in turn criticized by academic Daniel W. Drezner who said that his argument was both banal and incomplete, and that the reason why there was shock in Canada at the attack was that democracies at least claimed to adhere to jus in bello when they prosecuted violent conflicts, whereas some of their opponents did not.23 October 2014 Why are democracies disappointing Glenn Greenwald? https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/10/23/why-are-democracies-disappointing-glenn-greenwald/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20191017200028/https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2014/10/23/why-are-democracies-disappointing-glenn-greenwald/ 17 October 2019 17 October 2019 Washington Post Washington Post British Prime Minister David Cameron said he was "appalled by [the] attack in Ottawa" and offered his full support to his Canadian and Commonwealth counterpart, Stephen Harper, and the Canadian people as they dealt with the incident. An editorial in The Guardian on 26 October said "it is hard to judge the exact significance of this week's events" and "[Canada's] diversity is reflected in an acute sensitivity to the risks of conflating the threat of terror with Islam itself, which represents the country's second largest faith community." The editorial ended with: And only a fortnight ago, its parliament voted to join the coalition in support of the US bombing of Isis targets: the country's security agencies were clear that they believed the decision would heighten the risk of a terrorist attack. Lawmakers were drafting legislation to combat radical violence before this latest attack. Politicians should now pause before succumbing to the temptation to rush through laws that further restrict civil liberties in the name of national security. It would be a betrayal of all that Canada represents if it allowed exceptional, and horrific, events to remould that society.Editorial 23 October 2014 The Guardian view on the terror attacks in Ottawa: hold fast to tolerance and diversity. There will be an understandable rush for new security legislation in Canada. That would risk handing victory to the terrorists, Editorial, The Guardian, October 23, 2014 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/23/guardian-view-terror-attacks-ottawa-hold-tolerance-diversity live https://web.archive.org/web/20141103062716/http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/23/guardian-view-terror-attacks-ottawa-hold-tolerance-diversity November 3, 2014 November 18, 2014 the Guardian An editorial in The Economist from 8 November 2014, in discussing the impact on US-Canada border security, said: The attack in Ottawa last month by a lone gunman, who killed a Canadian soldier and stormed parliament, seems likely to make matters worse. Although there is still uncertainty about the motives of the gunman, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau—possibly a deranged outcast, possibly a religious extremist—the United States is reviewing security along the 5,525-mile (8,890km) line which separates the two countries (including the Alaskan land border).8 November 2014 Undefended no more: Violence in Ottawa has thickened a once-seamless border, souring the mood on both sides, The Economist, 8 November 2014 https://www.economist.com/news/americas/21631103-violence-ottawa-has-thickened-once-seamless-border-souring-mood-both live https://web.archive.org/web/20141202013640/http://www.economist.com/news/americas/21631103-violence-ottawa-has-thickened-once-seamless-border-souring-mood-both 2 December 2014 December 1, 2014 The Economist Supranational United Nations: The United Nations issued a statement that Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was "aware of the situation...[and] he hopes the situation will be brought quickly under control by Canadian law enforcement authorities. His thoughts are with the people and government of Canada at this difficult time." NATO: Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg issued a press release expressing his shock and sadness at the shootings and condolences for the family of the victim.NATO Secretary General expresses shock at Ottawa attack 22 October 2014 NATO http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_114056.htm?selectedLocale=en 22 October 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141027091449/http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/news_114056.htm?selectedLocale=en 27 October 2014 NORAD: Commander General Charles H. Jacoby issued a statement that offered condolences: "My heart goes out to our Canadian comrades on this tragic day following the shootings in Ottawa, as well as the hit-and-run attack in Quebec earlier this week, both of which targeted Canadian Armed Forces personnel. We offer our sincerest condolences to the people of Canada. We share their grief, but also their determination not to be intimidated by these cowardly acts." Other sovereign states Australia: Both Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister, and Mark Binskin, the Chief of the Defence Force, issued statements of condolence and solidarity with Canada.Hurst Daniel 22 October 2014 Ottawa shootings prompt increased security at Australian parliament https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/oct/23/ottawa-shootings-prompt-increased-security-at-australian-parliament live https://web.archive.org/web/20170301231805/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/oct/23/ottawa-shootings-prompt-increased-security-at-australian-parliament 1 March 2017 10 December 2016 The Guardian France: President François Hollande, who made a state visit to Canada, said: "I want to express all of France's solidarity with the families of the victims tragically murdered in those terrorist attacks that caused such grief to your country."Graveland Bill 2 November 2014 French president expresses sympathy for Canada's recent losses https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/french-president-expresses-sympathy-for-canadas-recent-losses/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141103114647/http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/french-president-expresses-sympathy-for-canada-s-recent-losses-1.2083172 3 November 2014 5 November 2014 CTV News The Canadian Press Georgia: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement expressing "its deep concern over the attack" and stating "its solidarity with the Canadian Government and the Canadian people."Statement of the Georgian Foreign Ministry regarding the attack on the Canadian Parliament on the 22nd of October 23 October 2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=59&info_id=18212 24 October 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141030053839/http://www.mfa.gov.ge/index.php?lang_id=ENG&sec_id=59&info_id=18212 30 October 2014 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack, saying, "As a nation that has experienced a horrific terrorist attack on its Parliament, we share the sense of outrage and trauma of the people of Canada over the attack on the highest institution of democracy. Canada is one of India's strongest partners and we will continue to strengthen our cooperation in combating terrorism and other crimes for a safer future for our people."23 October 2014 'India Shares Outrage,' Says PM Modi on Canadian Parliament Attack http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/india-shares-outrage-says-pm-modi-on-canadian-parliament-attack-610916 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023231538/http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/india-shares-outrage-says-pm-modi-on-canadian-parliament-attack-610916 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 NDTV Israel: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered condolences and support. Malaysia: Ronald Kiandee, the Deputy Speaker of the lower house of the Malaysian parliament, condemned the attack, saying such incidents to Canada's parliament "should never have happened".Meikeng Yuan 24 October 2014 Kiandee condemns attack on Canada's parliament http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/10/24/Kiandee-condemns-attack-on-Canadas-parliament/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024034420/http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2014/10/24/Kiandee-condemns-attack-on-Canadas-parliament/ 24 October 2014 24 October 2014 The Star New Zealand: Prime Minister John Key offered condolences and solidarity. Singapore: A Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson condemned the attack and said: "The attacks underscore the need for countries to remain vigilant in dealing with the threat posed by terrorists."MFA Spokesman's Comments in response to media queries on the shootings in Canada, 23 Oct 2014 23 October 2014 Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/media_centre/press_room/pr/2014/201410/press_2014102301.html/ 24 October 2014 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141025092651/http://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/media_centre/press_room/pr/2014/201410/press_2014102301.html/ 25 October 2014 Investigation and government response Initially, the Ottawa Police Service (OPS) said they were investigating the shooting at the war memorial, while the RCMP was investigating the shooting at Centre Block. However, on 23 October, the OPS announced that the shooting had been declared a matter of national security and, as such, the entire investigation would be turned over to the RCMP. It was also announced that the RCMP had in turn asked the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to conduct a standard independent investigation into the response of police and security forces.http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-rcmp-takes-over-investigation-opp-to-probe-police-conduct-1.2813339 Ottawa shooting: RCMP takes over investigation, OPP to probe police conduct CBC News 25 October 2014 28 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141028045046/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-rcmp-takes-over-investigation-opp-to-probe-police-conduct-1.2813339 28 October 2014 live OPP to lead independent probe of Parliament Hill security http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/opp-to-lead-independent-probe-of-parliament-hill-security-1.2071640 26 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20190912032226/https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gunman-prepared-video-prior-to-ottawa-attack-1.2071640 12 September 2019 dead Recalled were reports issued by the Auditor General of Canada on the security of the House of Commons and the Senate. Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the Board of Internal Economy of the House of CommonsAdministration of the House of Commons of Canada http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_otp_201206_e_36890.html par. 6378 June 2012 Auditor General of Canada 2014-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021202325/http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_otp_201206_e_36890.html 2014-10-21 live Report of the Auditor General of Canada to the Standing Senate Committee on Internal Economy, Budgets and AdministrationAdministration of the Senate of Canada http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_otp_201206_e_36891.html par. 8999 June 2012 Auditor General of Canada 2014-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20141021205018/http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_otp_201206_e_36891.html 2014-10-21 live While many operational aspects were praised, it was noted that possible jurisdictional confusion could result between the RCMP, Ottawa Police, the House of Commons Security Services, and the Senate Protective Service and that no agency had jurisdiction over the roofs of the parliament buildings.Shawn McCarthy Kelly Grant Potential flaws in parliamentary security pointed out in 2012 report https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/potential-flaws-in-parliamentary-security-pointed-out-in-2012-report/article21225945/ The Globe and Mail 22 October 2014 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170517230319/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/potential-flaws-in-parliamentary-security-pointed-out-in-2012-report/article21225945/ 17 May 2017 live The day after the shooting, Prime Minister Harper pledged to expedite plans to boost security forces' surveillance, detention, and arrest powers; other members of the government indicated consideration was being made toward ways to magnify anti-terrorism laws. Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was identified by officials as the perpetrator of the shootings.22 October 2014 Canadian PM: Ottawa war memorial, Parliament shootings were terrorism http://www.cbsnews.com/news/canadian-soldier-shot-at-ottawa-war-memorial/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141022180107/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/canadian-soldier-shot-at-ottawa-war-memorial/ 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 CBS News Initial reports put out by Reuters and US-based networksEsposito Richard McClam Erin 22 October 2014 Ottawa Chaos: Soldier Killed in Canadian Capital Shooting http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/canadian-parliament-shooting/ottawa-chaos-soldier-killed-canadian-capital-shooting-n231506 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141125011751/http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/canadian-parliament-shooting/ottawa-chaos-soldier-killed-canadian-capital-shooting-n231506 25 November 2014 24 November 2014 NBC News in the first few hours after the shooting22 October 2014 Canada probes Michael Zehaf-Bibeau as possible suspect in Ottawa shooting: source https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-suspect-idUSKCN0IB2IX20141022 live https://web.archive.org/web/20150925012110/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/22/us-canada-attacks-suspect-idUSKCN0IB2IX20141022 25 September 2015 30 June 2017 Reuters said the shooter was born 'Michael Joseph Hall' and changed his name after converting to Islam, but these proved unreliable and were contradicted the next day by Reuters,Lampert Allison Gordon Julie 23 October 2014 Man who attacked Canada's parliament had troubled, transient past https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-profile-idUSKCN0IC2GW20141023 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141129130306/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/23/us-canada-attacks-profile-idUSKCN0IC2GW20141023 29 November 2014 22 November 2014 Reuters and the major Canadian news sources in in-depth reporting.Friscolanti Michael http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/michael-zehaf-bibeau-addict-drifter-walking-contradiction/ Uncovering a killer: Addict, drifter, walking contradiction 30 October 2014 Macleans 24 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141124081945/http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/michael-zehaf-bibeau-addict-drifter-walking-contradiction/ 24 November 2014 liveYogaretnam Shaamini 6 November 2014 Michael Zehaf-Bibeau: A Timeline https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/michael-zehaf-bibeau-a-timeline live https://web.archive.org/web/20141129222453/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/michael-zehaf-bibeau-a-timeline 29 November 2014 23 November 2014 Ottawa CitizenAbraham Cynthia 3 November 2014 Profile of a Canadian...Terrorist? http://lavalnews.ca/article/Profile-of-a-Canadian-errorist-222101 23 November 2014 Laval News April 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes The RCMP on 23 October released security video showing Zehaf-Bibeau's movements across the Parliament Hill precinct. They also announced that Zehaf-Bibeau was not one of 93 suspected extremists on a RCMP high-risk traveller list, though email written by Zehaf-Bibeau had been found on a computer belonging to an unnamed individual charged with terrorism offences.CTV News https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/rcmp-show-dramatic-security-video-of-gunman-behind-ottawa-shootings/ RCMP show dramatic security video of gunman behind Ottawa shootings Andrea Janus 23 October 2014 30 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030141013/http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/rcmp-show-dramatic-security-video-of-gunman-behind-ottawa-shootings-1.2068134 30 October 2014 live At this meeting, RCMP Commissioner Paulson said Zehaf-Bibeau's mother had told the RCMP that he wanted to go to Syria, but she denied this, stating that, in a recorded interview, she had told the RCMP that he had wanted to go to Saudi Arabia.25 October 2014 Canada Parliament gunman aimed to go to Saudi Arabia, not Syria: mother https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-mother-idUSKCN0IF00V20141026 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141026174307/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/26/us-canada-attacks-mother-idUSKCN0IF00V20141026 26 October 2014 26 October 2014 Reuters It was announced by the RCMP on 26 October that they had "persuasive evidence" showing Zehaf-Bibeau's attack had been "driven by ideological and political motives." According to the RCMP, Zehaf-Bibeau had recorded a video of himself prior to the attack in which, Commissioner Paulson alleged that "[Zehaf-Bibeau] was quite deliberate, he was quite lucid and he was quite purposeful in articulating the basis for his actions. They were in respect, broadly, to Canada's foreign policy and in respect of his religious beliefs." The RCMP did not release the video, which they said they were studying for "its intelligence and evidence value", but Paulson said they hoped to release it eventually. Paulson appeared before a parliamentary committee on 27 October to brief MPs. "While we are facing this threat at home, we must focus our efforts on preventing individuals traveling abroad to commit acts of terrorism. Preventing the individuals from traveling is critical. If these individuals return with training and/or battle experience, they pose an even greater threat to Canada and our allies."Canada must do more to rein in threat from radicals: police head http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCAKBN0IF0OE20141027?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0 27 October 2014 Reuters 27 October 2014 Randall Palmer David Ljunggren Richard Valdmanis https://web.archive.org/web/20141030095647/http://ca.reuters.com/article/topNews/idCAKBN0IF0OE20141027?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0 30 October 2014 dead That day, the government, after delay caused by the shootings, introduced a bill to broaden the powers of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). Among other powers, it would allow the agency to operate internationally and introduce a program to revoke Canadian citizenship of dual nationals who are convicted of terrorism. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association urged the government to not over-react: "before we take steps to expand existing police and intelligence power, we need answers about why the power that we have were not used, or were insufficient, to prevent or avoid recent tragedies."http://ccla.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-27-Open-Letter-to-Members-of-Parliament.pdf Sukanya Pillay Open Letter to Members of Parliament 27 October 2014 5 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141105111731/http://ccla.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-27-Open-Letter-to-Members-of-Parliament.pdf 5 November 2014 dead On 29 October, Minister of Justice Peter MacKay said the government would work to prevent the promotion of terrorism online.Global News Thomas Mulcair says Ottawa gunman was a criminal, but not a terrorist http://globalnews.ca/news/1642555/thomas-mulcair-says-ottawa-gunman-was-a-criminal-but-not-a-terrorist/ 29 October 2014 Canadian Press 30 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030100755/http://globalnews.ca/news/1642555/thomas-mulcair-says-ottawa-gunman-was-a-criminal-but-not-a-terrorist/ 30 October 2014 live The media reported on 13 November that security video taken at the Centre Block parliament building showed that Zehaf-Bibeau had taken a tour of the building three weeks before the attack. The security video was not released to the public.CTV News 13 November 2014 https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/gunman-in-ottawa-attack-had-toured-parliament/ Gunman in Ottawa attack had toured Parliament 14 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141114060258/http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gunman-in-ottawa-attack-had-toured-parliament-1.2100761 14 November 2014 live A large knife was found next to Zehaf-Bibeau's body after he was killed, and it was reported that the RCMP's working theory of his actions was that he intended to behead someone. On 23 November, the government announced that they would unify the various security forces of the House of Commons and the Senate under one command.CBC News 'Unified security force' to patrol Parliament Hill following Ottawa shooting http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unified-security-force-to-patrol-parliament-hill-following-ottawa-shooting-1.2849932 24 November 2014 25 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141126070532/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/unified-security-force-to-patrol-parliament-hill-following-ottawa-shooting-1.2849932 26 November 2014 live The existence of the two separate forces had been identified as a point of failure in the 22 October incident. Other areas suggested to be addressed was the need for better surveillance equipment including a central surveillance officer, and a lack of networking between the forces, including the RCMP.CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/attack-on-parliament-exposed-systemic-security-gaps-says-ex-jtf2-commander-1.2840770 Attack on Parliament exposed 'systemic' security gaps, says ex-JTF2 commander 19 November 2014 Terry Milewski 25 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141125051346/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/attack-on-parliament-exposed-systemic-security-gaps-says-ex-jtf2-commander-1.2840770 25 November 2014 live On 1 December, RCMP Commissioner Paulson said the RCMP would not release the video of Zehaf-Bibeau's alleged motives. Members of Parliament had called for its release, stating that he should not comment on it without releasing it for public discussion. Paulson said releasing a partial transcript was possible.Ottawa Citizen https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/rcmp-may-not-release-zehaf-bibeau-video-commissioner Hill gunman was wounded just moments before fatal shootout Dylan Robertson Jordan Press 1 December 2014 27 January 2019 https://web.archive.org/web/20190102150239/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/rcmp-may-not-release-zehaf-bibeau-video-commissioner 2 January 2019 live The same day, CBC News reported that Centre Block security video showed that Zehaf-Bibeau had been shot once in an exchange of gunfire with Commons security before running along the Hall of Honour towards the Library of Parliament. On 3 December, the Toronto Star, National Post and Winnipeg Free Press major newspapers called for the videos to be released.National Post https://nationalpost.com/opinion/full-pundit-julian-fantinos-long-goodbye Full Pundit: Julian Fantino's long goodbye Chris Selley 3 December 2014 4 December 2014 https://archive.today/20141204235012/http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2014/12/03/full-pundit-julian-fantinos-long-goodbye/ 4 December 2014 live Winnipeg Free Press Editorial http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/editorials/public-eyes-on-parliament-shooting-284573631.html Public eyes on Parliament shooting 3 December 2014 4 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141208044525/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/editorials/public-eyes-on-parliament-shooting-284573631.html 8 December 2014 live On 17 December, Prime Minister Harper suggested that the attacker may not have been acting alone, but did not elaborate.Reuters https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-idUSKBN0JV2WT20141217?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews Canada PM says Parliament attacker may not have been lone wolf 2017-06-30 https://web.archive.org/web/20150924211541/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/17/us-canada-attacks-idUSKBN0JV2WT20141217?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews 2015-09-24 live In an interview on national television, Harper would not confirm he was hidden in a closet during the shootings, but said his first concern was to extricate himself from the location. "All you hear is a whole lot of shooting coming towards you, and you don't know if that's a firefight or whether it's just a bunch of guys with automatic weapons wiping everybody out in their path." After the incident, Harper's first call was to his mother to reassure her.CBC News 17 December 2014 http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stephen-harper-says-rcmp-training-prepared-him-for-oct-22-attack-1.2876904 Stephen Harper says RCMP training prepared him for Oct. 22 attack 18 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141218114048/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stephen-harper-says-rcmp-training-prepared-him-for-oct-22-attack-1.2876904 18 December 2014 live The Ontario Provincial Police started two further investigations into the incident. After 22 October, the OPP started a review of the RCMP actions on Parliament Hill. On 29 October, the House of Commons Speaker asked the OPP to review the conduct of House of Commons constables. On 24 November, the RCMP asked the OPP to review Zehaf-Bibeau's actions from the Memorial to Parliament Hill. The RCMP will then act on revising its security after the reviews are complete. Until that time, the RCMP has increased its numbers around Parliament by rotating new officers for two-month terms to Parliament Hill security.The Globe and Mail Ontario police asked to start third probe into Parliament Hill shooting https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario-police-asked-to-start-third-probe-into-parliament-hill-shooting/article22197472/ 24 December 2014 Josh Wingrove Daniel Leblanc 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170302080451/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/ontario-police-asked-to-start-third-probe-into-parliament-hill-shooting/article22197472/ 2 March 2017 live The OPP report was released on the internet with redactions.http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-security-posture-parliament-hill-october-22-2014 RCMP Security Posture, Parliament Hill, October 22, 2014 Royal Canadian Mounted Police 3 June 2015 2018-02-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20180211071711/http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/rcmp-security-posture-parliament-hill-october-22-2014 2018-02-11 live On 24 February 2015, the Canadian House of Commons public safety committee passed a motion to invite RCMP Commissioner Paulson to "publicly display and discuss the video" that Zehaf-Bibeau recorded at a future meeting of the committee.CBC News Ottawa shooting: MPs invite RCMP to 'publicly' show Zehaf-Bibeau video http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-mps-invite-rcmp-to-publicly-show-zehaf-bibeau-video-1.2960445 24 February 2015 24 February 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150225155050/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-mps-invite-rcmp-to-publicly-show-zehaf-bibeau-video-1.2960445 25 February 2015 live Commissioner Paulson showed the video (minus 18 seconds which the RCMP said might be pertinent to investigations into accomplices) at the public safety committee meeting of 6 March. Zehaf-Bibeau is quoted as saying: "This is in retaliation for Afghanistan and because Harper [Prime Minister Stephen Harper] wants to send his troops to Iraq. Canada's officially become one of our enemies by fighting and bombing us and creating a lot of terror in our countries and killing us and killing our innocents. So, just aiming to hit some soldiers just to show that you're not even safe in your own land, and you gotta be careful. We'll not cease until you guys decide to be a peaceful country and stay to your own and stop going to other countries and stop occupying and killing the righteous of us who are trying to bring back religious law in our countries. Thank you." The video was recorded in the car, in Ottawa, on the day of the shootings and was found in the car abandoned in front of Parliament. Paulson said he believes that someone else was involved, and if they were found to have aided Zehaf-Bibeau, that they would be charged with terrorism offences. Paulson also said a post-mortem test for drugs and alcohol on Zehaf-Bibeau was negative and that he had a long knife tied to his wrist when he was killed by Parliament Hill security.CBC News Michael Zehaf-Bibeau warns in video: 'You gotta be careful' http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-zehaf-bibeau-warns-in-video-you-gotta-be-careful-1.2984170 6 March 2015 Laura Payton 6 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150306230135/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-zehaf-bibeau-warns-in-video-you-gotta-be-careful-1.2984170 6 March 2015 live Paulson further briefed Parliament that the RCMP has over 130 full-time investigators and staff on the case. Paulson reiterated the RCMP's position that Zehaf-Bibeau was a terrorist under Section 83.01 of the Criminal Code, and that he would have been charged with terrorism offences had he survived. OPP investigators also possess the security video taken inside the Parliament building when Zehaf-Bibeau was killed. The RCMP did not determine the source of the gun Zehaf-Bibeau used. They found witnesses to him loading it into his car.CBC News 6 things we learned about Michael Zehaf-Bibeau and Parliament Hill shooting http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/6-things-we-learned-about-michael-zehaf-bibeau-and-parliament-hill-shooting-1.2984759 6 March 2015 6 March 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150306230125/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/6-things-we-learned-about-michael-zehaf-bibeau-and-parliament-hill-shooting-1.2984759 6 March 2015 live On 29 May 2015, the RCMP released the full transcript of Zehaf-Bibeau's video. The missing 18 seconds included Zehaf-Bibeau asking God to praise his actions and curse those he is targeting.Toronto Star Full transcript of Michael Zehaf-Bibeau video released https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/05/29/full-transcript-of-michael-zehaf-bibeau-video-released.html 29 May 2015 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170401060219/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2015/05/29/full-transcript-of-michael-zehaf-bibeau-video-released.html 1 April 2017 live In June 2015, the CBC reported some information from the OPP report. The CBC reported that Zehaf-Bibeau was hit 31 times by police including a shot to the back of the head by RCMP Constable Curtis Barrett after which the RCMP stopped firing. He was then hand-cuffed although he was already dead. Vickers himself shot 15 times. After entering the Centre Block, there was an exchange of gunfire between Zehaf-Bibeau and House of Commons Security Corporal Malo. Zehaf-Bibeau then ran down the Hall of Honour. House of Commons Security Constable Louis Letourneau shot at Zehaf-Bibeau 15 times, hitting him once, an event recorded on Centre Block security video. Four RCMP officers advanced on Zehaf-Bibeau, who took one more shot, narrowly missing RCMP Constable Barrett, then started a barrage at Zehaf-Bibeau. The OPP report concluded that the officers' actions were all justified.CBC News Ottawa gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was shot 31 times, police report to reveal 1 June 2015 http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-gunman-michael-zehaf-bibeau-was-shot-31-times-police-report-to-reveal-1.3096073 Evan Solomon 2 June 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150603181955/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-gunman-michael-zehaf-bibeau-was-shot-31-times-police-report-to-reveal-1.3096073 3 June 2015 live The OPP report also contained the information that it was determined that Zehaf-Bibeau shot Corporal Cirillo three times in the back at the War Memorial, not twice as was previously reported. In October 2015, CTV News reported that it had obtained an "unredacted" copy of the OPP report. In it, it was reported that four RCMP officers were involved in the shootout: Const. Curtis Barrett, Const. Martin Fraser, Sgt. Rick Rozon and Cpl. Dany Daigle. According to CTV News, the constables were told after Kevin Vickers was applauded for his actions that "the Kevin Vickers train has left the station but you guys will get internal recognition." Recognition was to include a commissioner's commendation and recommendation for a Governor General's Award. According to CTV, the officers did not receive commendations and were on stress leave.CTV News CTVNews.ca staff Mounties who helped end Parliament Hill attack still not recognized https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/mounties-who-helped-end-parliament-hill-attack-still-not-recognized/ 13 October 2015 15 October 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151014205318/http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/mounties-who-helped-end-parliament-hill-attack-still-not-recognized-1.2608529 14 October 2015 live Barrett would eventually be recognized after his involvement in the shooting was confirmed and previously lost. https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadas-loneliest-hero-why-youve-never-heard-of-this-rcmp-officer-who-shot-the-parliament-hill-gunman Canada's loneliest hero: Why you've never heard of this RCMP officer who shot the Parliament Hill gunman National Post The Royal Canadian Mounted Police established "Project Savvy" to pro-actively look for threats to Canadian security in open source media, including social networks.R. v Hamdan, 2017 BCSC 676 (CanLII) 4 May 2017 https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcsc/doc/2017/2017bcsc676/2017bcsc676.html Project Savvy was established after the 2014 shootings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. Cst. Johnson and others were tasked with looking for threats to security that might require further investigation. Project Savvy did not target particular people. https://web.archive.org/web/20170611230626/https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bcsc/doc/2017/2017bcsc676/2017bcsc676.html 11 June 2017 Quebec attack two days prior The 2014 Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu ramming attack occurred on 20 October, two days prior, where two Canadian Armed Forces soldiers were deliberately rammed by a car and one of those soldiers, Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, age 53, subsequently died from injuries. Martin Couture-Rouleau was a 25-year-old Québécois who became a Muslim convert in 201322 October 2014 Canada probes Michael Zehaf-Bibeau as possible suspect in Ottawa shooting: source https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-suspect-idUSKCN0IB2IX20141022 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023205751/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/22/us-canada-attacks-suspect-idUSKCN0IB2IX20141022 23 October 2014 24 October 2014 Reuters and was a supporter of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).Gollom Mark Lindeman Tracey 22 October 2014 Who is Martin Couture-Rouleau? http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/who-is-martin-couture-rouleau-1.2807285 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141026063738/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/who-is-martin-couture-rouleau-1.2807285 26 October 2014 26 October 2014 CBC News Rouleau used his car to run over the two soldiers before being fatally shot by police after an ensuing car chase.Bell Stewart 'He seemed like a typical and fairly boring convert': Inside Martin Rouleau's rapid descent to extremism https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/he-seemed-like-a-typical-and-fairly-boring-convert-inside-martin-rouleaus-rapid-decent-to-extremism live https://archive.today/20141023131705/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/21/he-seemed-like-a-typical-and-fairly-boring-convert-inside-martin-rouleaus-rapid-decent-to-extremism/ 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 National Post The terror threat level in Canada was on 21 October raised to medium in light of the ramming attack and due to "an increase in online 'general chatter' from radical groups including Islamic State and al-Qaeda."22 October 2014 Canada lifts terror threat level from low to medium https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29722094 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141022121342/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29722094 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 BBC News In his address to the nation following the shootings on 22 October, Prime Minister Stephen Harper referred to the 20 October incident as an ISIL-inspired terrorist attack. Although both the 20 and 22 October attacks led to the death of Canadian soldiers, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) ruled out any direct connection between the attacks of 20 and 22 October.23 October 2014 Canadian police: no link between soldier attacks http://www.bnd.com/2014/10/23/3470864_canadian-police-no-link-between.html?rh=1 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20141024050638/http://www.bnd.com/2014/10/23/3470864_canadian-police-no-link-between.html?rh=1 24 October 2014 BND Associated Press Considerable media attention was paid to the ideology and pathology of Zehaf-Bibeau. Along with Martin Couture-Rouleau and Justin Bourque, he has been labelled a "lone-wolf terrorist".Saunders Doug 24 October 2014 When troubled young men turn to terror, is it ideology or pathology? https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/lone-wolf-ideology-or-pathology/article21293910/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20170302075909/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/lone-wolf-ideology-or-pathology/article21293910/ 2 March 2017 23 August 2017 The Globe and Mail Couture-Rouleau and Zehaf-Bibeau were "both self-radicalized and adrift in their lives and connected in their sympathy to radical Islamic ideology."Gollom Mark 30 October 2014 Michael Zehaf-Bibeau and Martin Couture-Rouleau: Their shared traits http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/michael-zehaf-bibeau-and-martin-couture-rouleau-their-shared-traits-1.2812241 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141117213254/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/michael-zehaf-bibeau-and-martin-couture-rouleau-their-shared-traits-1.2812241 17 November 2014 14 November 2014 CBC News Other opinions diverged from simply calling Zehaf-Bibeau a terrorist. Andrea Polko, girlfriend of Nathan Cirillo said in a statement on Facebook that the dysfunctional state of the Canadian mental health care system was to blame for the shooting.5 November 2014 Cpl. Cirillo's former girlfriend blames mental health system http://o.canada.com/news/cpl-cirillos-former-girlfriend-blames-mental-health-system live https://web.archive.org/web/20141205162034/http://o.canada.com/news/cpl-cirillos-former-girlfriend-blames-mental-health-system 5 December 2014 28 November 2014 canada.com Vancouver Sun columnist Ian Mulgrew commented on how the incident, as well as a failed bombing attempt in Victoria by persons motivated similarly to Zehaf-Bibeau, showed 'gaping holes' in the social security net. "These incidents are examples not of Muslim extremism but of the lack of community support for the dysfunctional of any faith who, with a lack of proper attention or the wrong catalyst, become dangerous. I know which approach would make me feel safer, what I would call real security measures: a social safety net that caught those in obvious need before they went postal, people like Zehaf-Bibeau."Mulgrew Ian 25 October 2014 Ian Mulgrew: Ottawa attack reveals gaping holes in social safety net https://vancouversun.com/Mulgrew+Ottawa+attack+reveals+gaping+holes+social+safety/10322590/story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20170917201005/http://www.vancouversun.com/Mulgrew+Ottawa+attack+reveals+gaping+holes+social+safety/10322590/story.html 17 September 2017 27 January 2019 Vancouver Sun Further divergence of opinion appeared in the criticism of the government's labelling the shooting as a terrorist attack. James Baxter, editor-in-chief of ipolitics.ca, an Ottawa political 'zine, said "the government is exploiting two isolated murders to push through sweeping new surveillance powers" and pointed out "the would-be 'terrorists' involved were armed only with a car and a vintage hunting rifle".Baxter James 4 November 2014 Harper isn't about to get a good crisis get away http://www.ipolitics.ca/2014/11/04/harper-isnt-about-to-let-a-good-crisis-get-away/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141111074624/http://www.ipolitics.ca/2014/11/04/harper-isnt-about-to-let-a-good-crisis-get-away/ 11 November 2014 18 November 2014 ipolitics.ca Journalist Linda McQuaig said "lots of hype about Canada and our institutions being under attack — even as it got harder to explain the difference between the 'terrorist' murders of two soldiers and the 'non-terrorist' murders of three RCMP officers in Moncton. The main difference appeared to be that the shooter in Moncton was not a follower of Islam".McQuaig Linda 29 October 2014 For Stephen Harper, Fear Works http://www.ipolitics.ca/2014/10/29/for-stephen-harper-fear-works/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141111074628/http://www.ipolitics.ca/2014/10/29/for-stephen-harper-fear-works/ 11 November 2014 18 November 2014 ipolitics.ca Academic Emer O'Toole said there was a double standard in the response by the Harper government relative to the 2014 Moncton shooting saying, "Harper's minimal statement after Justin Bourque shot and killed three Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers in Moncton, New Brunswick, in June, made no mention of terror. Yet Bourque's actions bore the hallmarks of a conservative and conspiratorial anti-state worldview reminiscent of Norwegian killer Anders Breivik. There was no appeal to Canadian solidarity in the face of an attack on "our country, our values, on our society"; there was no affirmation to "remain vigilant against those at home and abroad who would harm us."<ref>{{cite web |author=Emer O'Toole |date=23 October 2014 |title=Canada won't be cowed by terrorism, or by a draconian response to its threat. The Ottawa shooting requires a measured reaction. We won't let this society be divided into 'us and them, Emer O'Toole, The Guardian, October 23, 2014 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/23/ottawa-shooting-canada-terrorism-draconian-response |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129085732/http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/oct/23/ottawa-shooting-canada-terrorism-draconian-response |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |access-date=November 18, 2014 |work=the Guardian}}</ref> An article in The Daily Beast suggested that the attacks by Couture-Rouleau and Zehaf-Bibeau were connected with the 2014 New York City hatchet attack. Like them, the New York attacker was labelled as a "lone wolf," although Siegel writes that those who are moved from anger to spontaneous deadly action most often fit the profiles of borderline psychotics more than hardcore believers.Siegel Jacob October 24, 2014 Lone Wolves, Terrorist Runts, and the Stray Dogs of ISIS: Why ISIS and al Qaeda rely on loners and losers to carry out their terrorist agenda in the West http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/24/in-canada-the-stray-dogs-of-isis.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141107133653/http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/24/in-canada-the-stray-dogs-of-isis.html November 7, 2014 November 7, 2014 Daily Beast He cites a 2010 study by terrorism analyst Brian Jenkins of the RAND Corporation, which states that it would be more appropriate to describe "lone wolves" as "stray dogs" which, "while still dangerous, skulk about, sniffing at violence, vocally aggressive but skittish without backup." Perpetrator alt=low resolution photo of the shooter holding a hunting rifle with their face partially obscured by a scarf on the day of the attack|thumb|Michael Zehaf-Bibeau attacking the National War Memorial on 22 October 2014Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was born Joseph Paul Michael Bibeau on 16 October 1982 in Quebec City, Canada to Susan Bibeau, a Québécoise from Montreal, and Bulgasem Zehaf, a Libyan immigrant to Quebec. As his parents were unmarried his surname was given as his mother's last name. The couple reconciled a short while after Zehaf-Bibeau's birth and were married. Zehaf-Bibeau grew up in Central Canada, including Ottawa and Montreal. His mother, Susan, worked as deputy chairperson of a division of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Board.November 2024 His father, a businessman, opened the Tripoli café in Montreal. In 1995 his parents legally changed his name to Joseph Paul Michael Abdallah Bulgasem Zehaf-Bibeau''' to better reflect his heritage.8 November 2014 Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's journey to death on Parliament Hill https://thestarphoenix.com/health/Michael+Zehaf+Bibeau+journey+death+Parliament+Hill/10365292/story.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141209135004/http://www.thestarphoenix.com/health/Michael+Zehaf+Bibeau+journey+death+Parliament+Hill/10365292/story.html 9 December 2014 27 January 2019 The Star-Phoenix The couple divorced in 1999. In his youth Zehaf-Bibeau became a habitual offender with an extensive criminal record for several offences, including larceny, drug possession, and parole violations. He had received several criminal convictions, at least one of which resulted in a custodial sentence of 60 days' incarceration. In November 2001, just after his 19th birthday, he was convicted of possessing a false credit card and impaired driving. In 2004, he pleaded guilty to drug possession for marijuana and PCP. He failed to appear at the trial date in 2006, but appeared three years later to plead guilty to marijuana possession and was given a discharge. In 2004, previously being baptized as a Roman Catholic,Sherwell Philip 23 October 2014 Ottawa gunman told fellow Muslim convert 'the devil is chasing me' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/11183993/Ottawa-gunman-told-fellow-Muslim-convert-the-devil-is-chasing-me.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024033212/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/canada/11183993/Ottawa-gunman-told-fellow-Muslim-convert-the-devil-is-chasing-me.html 24 October 2014 24 October 2014 The Daily Telegraph Montreal he attended McGregor Glen 23 October 2014 Ottawa gunman was disruptive at Vancouver-area mosque https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/ottawa-gunman-was-disruptive-at-vancouver-area-mosque live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024052053/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/ottawa-gunman-was-disruptive-at-vancouver-area-mosque 24 October 2014 24 October 2014 Ottawa Citizen mosques in Burnaby and Vancouver, after he converted to Islam. He was requested to stop attending the mosque after upsetting religious elders who said he used to trip the mosque's fire alarms by trying to enter through the wrong doors23 October 2014 'He said the devil is after him': What we know about Michael Zehaf-Bibeau http://www.smh.com.au/world/he-said-the-devil-is-after-him-what-we-know-about-michael-zehafbibeau-20141023-11aljl.html live https://web.archive.org/web/20141025172810/http://www.smh.com.au/world/he-said-the-devil-is-after-him-what-we-know-about-michael-zehafbibeau-20141023-11aljl.html 25 October 2014 25 October 2014 The Sydney Morning Herald "His behaviour was not normal," said David Ali, vice-president of the Masjid Al-Salaam mosque in Burnaby.22 October 2014 Parliament Hill shooter kicked out of Burnaby mosque two years ago https://vancouversun.com/news/metro/parliament-hill-shooter-kicked-out-of-burnaby-mosque-two-years-ago 16 June 2024 Vancouver Sun "We try to be open to everyone. But people on drugs don't behave normally." Zehaf-Bibeau continued to live in the Montreal area until 2007 when he travelled to Libya with a Libyan passport he received in 2000, after which he moved to Western Canada to become a miner and labourer. In 2011, he was charged with robbery and "uttering threats" in Vancouver, but only convicted of the lesser charge of uttering threats.22 October 2014 Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, slain Ottawa shooter, had criminal record in Quebec, B.C. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/michael-zehaf-bibeau-slain-ottawa-shooter-had-criminal-record-in-quebec-b-c-1.2809562 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023091454/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/michael-zehaf-bibeau-slain-ottawa-shooter-had-criminal-record-in-quebec-b-c-1.2809562 23 October 2014 22 October 2014 CBC News He claimed that he committed the 2011 robbery so that he would be incarcerated, in order to kick his drug habit. He received a psychiatric evaluation, but was determined to be fit to stand for trial.Bolan Kim 22 October 2014 Suspect in Ottawa shooting charged in Vancouver in 2011 robbery http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/10/22/suspect-in-ottawa-shooting-charged-in-vancouver-in-2011-robbery/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024054740/http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2014/10/22/suspect-in-ottawa-shooting-charged-in-vancouver-in-2011-robbery/ 24 October 2014 24 October 2014 Vancouver Sun His father is reported to have fought in the 2011 Libyan Civil War; the Washington Times reported that Zehaf had returned to his hometown of Zawiyah in Libya to join the uprising against the Muammar Gaddafi regime.November 2024 Zehaf-Bibeau wanted to leave Canada. An associate of Zehaf-Bibeau reported he had discussed wanting to go to Libya to study Arabic and Islam. At their 23 October press conference, the RCMP said his mother told them that he wanted to go to Syria to join the anti-government rebels in the Syrian civil war,Blaze Carlson Kathryn 22 October 2014 Ottawa suspect tried to get passport to go to Syria https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mps-head-back-to-work-morning-after-ottawa-shooting/article21254540/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023183543/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mps-head-back-to-work-morning-after-ottawa-shooting/article21254540/ 23 October 2014 22 October 2014 The Globe and MailWingrove Josh Chase Steven Curry Bill Mahoney Jill 22 October 2014 Attack on Ottawa: PM Harper cites terrorist motive https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/parliament-shooting/article21217602 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141022203646/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/parliament-shooting/article21217602/ 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 The Globe and Mail but she denied this, stating that she told the RCMP that he was intending to travel to Saudi Arabia. "He thought he would be happier in an Islamic country where they would share his beliefs."Bibeau Susan Statement of Susan Bibeau https://www.scribd.com/embeds/244415837/content?start_page=1&view_mode=scroll&show_recommendations=true 27 October 2014 scribd.com Before the shootings Zehaf-Bibeau arrived in Ottawa on or before 2 October, to pursue securing a passport. Zehaf-Bibeau had applied for a Canadian passport and a background check was in progress. RCMP Commissioner Bob Paulson said this issue was central in driving the attacks.23 October 2014 Ottawa shooting suspect Michael Zehaf-Bibeau had 'very developed criminality' https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/ottawa-shooting-suspect-michael-zehaf-bibeau-had-very-developed-criminality/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141024040410/http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/ottawa-shooting-suspect-michael-zehaf-bibeau-had-very-developed-criminality-1.2067255 24 October 2014 24 October 2014 CTV News Zehaf-Bibeau applied for a Libyan passport renewal on 2 October using a 2007 expired document but was refused the same day. Zehaf-Bibeau told officials that he wanted a new passport so he could visit family and friends in Libya. Zehaf-Bibeau had been staying at the Ottawa Mission, a homeless shelter in Ottawa near Parliament Hill. According to other residents of the mission, Zehaf-Bibeau and two other men had been trying to get a vehicle. Others said of Zehaf-Bibeau and the other two men, "You knew they were up to something shifty, pacing around a lot and everything."Henderson David 23 October 2014 Shooter Zehaf-Bibeau was staying at Ottawa Mission before rampage: witnesses https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/shooter-zehaf-bibeau-was-staying-at-ottawa-mission-before-rampage-witnesses live https://web.archive.org/web/20180209182557/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/shooter-zehaf-bibeau-was-staying-at-ottawa-mission-before-rampage-witnesses 9 February 2018 27 January 2019 Ottawa Citizen The vehicle used by Zehaf-Bibeau was purchased one day before the shootings. One resident of the mission noted that Zehaf-Bibeau's mood had changed three days before the attacks, and he attributed it to Zehaf-Bibeau going back on drugs. Zehaf-Bibeau reportedly told the other residents that he was "anti-Canadian" and to pray because "the world is ending".Beeby Dean 23 October 2014 Ottawa shooting: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau not among 90 being probed, RCMP say http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-michael-zehaf-bibeau-not-among-90-being-probed-rcmp-say-1.2810113 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141025015359/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-michael-zehaf-bibeau-not-among-90-being-probed-rcmp-say-1.2810113 25 October 2014 23 October 2014 CBC News Another resident reported that Zehaf-Bibeau had shown a lot of interest in the Parliament buildings, including asking how easy was it to get into the Parliament buildings. A day before the attack, multiple witnesses saw Zehaf-Bibeau engaged in a "heated discussion" with another man while waiting to register his purchase of the vehicle used in the shootings. According to a witness, Zehaf-Bibeau said "If soldiers bombed your family, wouldn't you want to kill them?". Staff in the registry office asked him to lower his voice or leave. The purchase was disallowed by the office because of his out-of-province identification. The purchase was never registered and Zehaf-Bibeau pasted a piece of junk mail on the car to mimic a temporary license permit.McGregor Glen Shooter was overheard talking about bombings, killing civilians https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/shooter-was-overheard-talking-about-bombings-civilian-deaths live https://web.archive.org/web/20190102144720/https://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/shooter-was-overheard-talking-about-bombings-civilian-deaths 2019-01-02 2019-01-27 Ottawa Citizen How Zehaf-Bibeau obtained his gun has not been determined. At the time of the shootings, Zehaf-Bibeau was legally prohibited from possessing or acquiring firearms. Additionally, his previous criminal charges and convictions, history of drug abuse, and lack of a fixed address all would have prevented him from receiving a Canadian Firearms Licence. A knife that Zehaf-Bibeau had with him on 22 October was determined to have originated from a relative's home. After the shootings On 15 November, it was reported that Zehaf-Bibeau's body had remained at the Ottawa coroner's office for examination. According to the procedure to be followed by the coroner, the examination must report the entry and exit wound of each gunshot wound, and a toxicology report. The issue of accepting his body for an eventual funeral was problematic for the Ottawa Muslim Association mosque: "while denouncing what he did as a crime, a terrorist attack against a soldier who was serving the country, we say that if he's believing in God, if he's a Muslim, then he should be buried," said imam Samy Metwally. "We will give him a funeral service."Dyer Evan 15 November 2014 Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's remains still being examined at coroner's office http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-zehaf-bibeau-s-remains-still-being-examined-at-coroner-s-office-1.2836394 live https://web.archive.org/web/20141117151536/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-zehaf-bibeau-s-remains-still-being-examined-at-coroner-s-office-1.2836394 17 November 2014 19 November 2014 CBC News However, on 18 November, the coroner in an interview announced that the body was released "over a week ago". The coroner did not release the details of the autopsy, when the body was released or whom the body was released to, citing legal restrictions.Seymour Andrew 18 November 2014 Coroner released body of Parliament Hill shooter Michael Zehaf-Bibeau https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/body-of-parliament-hill-shooter-michael-zehaf-bibeau-released-by-coroner live https://web.archive.org/web/20141121110942/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/body-of-parliament-hill-shooter-michael-zehaf-bibeau-released-by-coroner 21 November 2014 19 November 2014 Ottawa Citizen On 26 February 2015, the Ottawa Citizen'' reported that Zehaf-Bibeau was buried in Zawiya, Libya, by arrangements made by his family.Robertson Dylan 26 February 2015 Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's body buried in Libya, says cousin https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/michael-zehaf-bibeaus-body-buried-in-libya-family-member-says live https://web.archive.org/web/20150301131131/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/michael-zehaf-bibeaus-body-buried-in-libya-family-member-says 1 March 2015 1 March 2015 Ottawa Citizen In a telephone interview with the press, Zehaf-Bibeau's mother said she grieves for the victims of the attack, not her son. In an email to the press, she also said "I am mad at my son," and said "he seemed lost and did not fit in."CBS/AP 23 October 2014 Ottawa shooting suspect's mom: I cry for the victims, not my son http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ottawa-shooting-suspects-mom-i-cry-for-the-victims-not-my-son/ live https://web.archive.org/web/20141023181928/http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ottawa-shooting-suspects-mom-i-cry-for-the-victims-not-my-son/ 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 CBS See also Paul Joseph Chartier (attempted to bomb the Canadian House of Commons in 1966) Denis Lortie (attempted to assassinate much of the National Assembly of Quebec in 1984) Charles Yacoub (drove a hijacked bus onto Parliament Hill in 1989) 2001 Indian Parliament attack 2006 Ontario terrorism plot 2017 Westminster attack 2017 Tehran attacks Quebec City mosque shooting, another extremist shooting in Canada. List of attacks on legislatures References Canada probes Michael Zehaf-Bibeau as possible suspect in Ottawa shooting: source https://www.reuters.com/article/us-canada-attacks-suspect-idUSKCN0IB2IX20141022 Reuters Ottawa 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022234951/http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/10/22/us-canada-attacks-suspect-idUSKCN0IB2IX20141022 22 October 2014 live https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29724907?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central Shots fired inside Canada parliament BBC News 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025065131/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-29724907?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_linkname=news_central 25 October 2014 live https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/parliament-hill-attacked-soldier-shot-at-national-war-memorial-in-ottawa-1.2808710 Parliament Hill attacked, soldier shot at National War Memorial in Ottawa 22 October 2014 CBC News 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20181209055915/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/parliament-hill-attacked-soldier-shot-at-national-war-memorial-in-ottawa-1.2808710 9 December 2018 live https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/ottawa-shooting-nathan-cirillo-reservist-from-hamilton-killed-in-attack-1.2808960 Ottawa shooting: Nathan Cirillo, reservist from Hamilton, killed in attack 22 October 2014 CBC News 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20190213043304/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/ottawa-shooting-nathan-cirillo-reservist-from-hamilton-killed-in-attack-1.2808960 13 February 2019 live CBC News Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was shot at least once before final deadly encounter http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-zehaf-bibeau-was-shot-at-least-once-before-final-deadly-encounter-1.2856482 1 December 2014 Evan Solomon 2 December 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141202151929/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/michael-zehaf-bibeau-was-shot-at-least-once-before-final-deadly-encounter-1.2856482 2 December 2014 live CBC News http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-harper-mps-honour-nathan-cirillo-kevin-vickers-1.2809953 Laura Payton Kady O'Malley Ottawa shooting: Harper, MPs honour Nathan Cirillo, Kevin Vickers 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023185233/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-harper-mps-honour-nathan-cirillo-kevin-vickers-1.2809953 23 October 2014 live CBC News Ottawa shooting: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau wanted Libyan passport http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-michael-zehaf-bibeau-wanted-libyan-passport-1.2811768 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025125213/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-michael-zehaf-bibeau-wanted-libyan-passport-1.2811768 25 October 2014 live http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-harper-mulcair-trudeau-speak-about-attack-1.2809530 Ottawa shooting: Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau speak about attack 23 October 2014 CBC News 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023091350/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-harper-mulcair-trudeau-speak-about-attack-1.2809530 23 October 2014 live CBC news Ottawa shooting: Harper, Mulcair, Trudeau speak about attack http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-harper-mulcair-trudeau-speak-about-attack-1.2809530 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023091350/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-harper-mulcair-trudeau-speak-about-attack-1.2809530 23 October 2014 live http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-cpl-nathan-cirillo-dies-of-wounds-gunman-also-shot-dead-1.2808710 Ottawa shooting: Cpl. Nathan Cirillo dies of wounds, gunman also shot dead CBC News 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022220640/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-cpl-nathan-cirillo-dies-of-wounds-gunman-also-shot-dead-1.2808710 22 October 2014 live http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/world/canada-shooter/ Who is Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, the man behind the deadly Ottawa attack? 23 October 2014 CNN 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023173225/http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/world/canada-shooter/ 23 October 2014 live CTV News Gunman prepared video prior to Ottawa attack: RCMP http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gunman-prepared-video-prior-to-ottawa-attack-rcmp-1.2071640#ixzz3HIoXy2D7 26 October 2014 27 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027013519/http://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/gunman-prepared-video-prior-to-ottawa-attack-rcmp-1.2071640#ixzz3HIoXy2D7 27 October 2014 dead Duffy Andrew 11pm UPDATE: Day of chaos in the capital leaves soldier and terrorist dead https://vancouversun.com/health/UPDATE+chaos+capital+leaves+soldier+terrorist+dead/10314331/story.html Ottawa Citizen 22 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20150101143614/http://www.vancouversun.com/health/UPDATE%2Bchaos%2Bcapital%2Bleaves%2Bsoldier%2Bterrorist%2Bdead/10314331/story.html 1 January 2015 dead https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mps-return-to-house-in-emotional-gathering-after-ottawa-shooting/article21263777/ Harper vows to strengthen national security laws after Ottawa shooting Bill Curry Kathryn Blaze Carlson The Globe and Mail 23 October 2014 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023183531/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/mps-return-to-house-in-emotional-gathering-after-ottawa-shooting/article21263777/ 23 October 2014 live Freeze Colin Perraux Les Suspected killer in Ottawa had a disturbing side https://www.theglobeandmail.com//news/national/suspected-killer-in-ottawa-shootings-had-a-disturbing-side/article21252419/ The Globe and Mail 22 October 2014 23 August 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20170715170740/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/suspected-killer-in-ottawa-shootings-had-a-disturbing-side/article21252419/ 15 July 2017 live The Guardian Perraudin Frances Gambino Lauren Ottawa shooting suspect Michael Zehaf-Bibeau: what do we know? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/23/ottawa-shooting-suspect-michael-zehaf-bibeau-canada-parliament 25 October 2014 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024221803/http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/oct/23/ottawa-shooting-suspect-michael-zehaf-bibeau-canada-parliament 24 October 2014 live CBC News Dyer Evan Ottawa shooting: Where did Michael Zehaf-Bibeau get his gun? http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-where-did-michael-zehaf-bibeau-get-his-gun-1.2811249 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141025125205/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ottawa-shooting-where-did-michael-zehaf-bibeau-get-his-gun-1.2811249 25 October 2014 live http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=tp&crtr.page=8&nid=896039&crtr.tp1D=980 Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada in Ottawa Government of Canada 22 October 2014 27 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141128231342/http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?mthd=tp&crtr.page=8&nid=896039&crtr.tp1D=980 28 November 2014 live http://www.businessinsider.com.au/canadian-prime-minister-stephen-harper-the-parliament-shooting-was-a-terrorist-attack-2014-10 Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper: The Parliament Shooting Was a Terrorist Attack Peter Terlato Business Insider Australia 22 October 2014 27 November 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023020522/http://www.businessinsider.com.au/canadian-prime-minister-stephen-harper-the-parliament-shooting-was-a-terrorist-attack-2014-10 23 October 2014 dead http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do;jsessionid=0d42a58367c5507c37839a9acf8a4ffd53d26f455439244e581c077f878ae144.e38RbhaLb3qNe38Lchr0?mthd=index&crtr.page=1&nid=896349 Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada Government of Canada 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024054220/http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do;jsessionid=0d42a58367c5507c37839a9acf8a4ffd53d26f455439244e581c077f878ae144.e38RbhaLb3qNe38Lchr0?mthd=index&crtr.page=1&nid=896349 24 October 2014 live http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/22/ottawa-shooting-parliament_n_6029076.html Ottawa Shooting: World Leaders React To Attack Alexander Panetta The Huffington Post 2014-10-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024114020/http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/10/22/ottawa-shooting-parliament_n_6029076.html 2014-10-24 live http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ottawa-shooting-david-cameron-narendra-modi-white-house-offer-support-canada-1471347 Ottawa Shooting: David Cameron, Narendra Modi and White House Offer Support to Canada 22 October 2014 International Business Times 22 October 2014 Maria Khan https://web.archive.org/web/20141024033130/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ottawa-shooting-david-cameron-narendra-modi-white-house-offer-support-canada-1471347 24 October 2014 live John Ivison Justin Ling Josh Visser Jake Edmiston National Post Staff Soldier fatally shot outside of Parliament, one gunman killed https://nationalpost.com/2014/10/22/soldier-shot-outside-of-parliament-at-national-war-memorial-active-shooter-believed-to-be-on-the-loose/ 22 October 2014 National Post https://archive.today/20141022190906/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/22/soldier-shot-outside-of-parliament-at-national-war-memorial-active-shooter-believed-to-be-on-the-loose/ 22 October 2014 live https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/details-of-michael-zehaf-bibeaus-life-paint-a-picture-of-a-man-troubled-by-drugs-and-crime Ottawa shooter Michael Zehaf-Bibeau was kicked out of mosque Graeme Hamilton Tristin Hopper Douglas Todd Rob Shaw 23 October 2014 National Post 24 October 2014 https://archive.today/20141024064626/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/23/details-of-michael-zehaf-bibeaus-life-paint-a-picture-of-a-man-troubled-by-drugs-and-crime/ 24 October 2014 live Ottawa Citizen Yogaretnam Shaamini The face of terror: Picture of suspect taken by tourist https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/the-face-of-terror-picture-of-suspect-taken-by-tourist 24 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024012054/http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/the-face-of-terror-picture-of-suspect-taken-by-tourist 24 October 2014 live National Post Josh Visser RCMP release security footage of Michael Zahef Bibeau during attack, say he shot soldier in back https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rcmp-release-security-footage-of-michael-zahef-bibeau-during-attack-say-he-shot-soldier-in-back 23 October 2014 23 October 2014 https://archive.today/20141023210328/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/10/23/rcmp-release-security-footage-of-michael-zahef-bibeau-during-attack-say-he-shot-soldier-in-back/ 23 October 2014 live National Post Michael Zehaf-Bibeau took tour of Parliament before murdering Cpl. Nathan Cirillo https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/zehaf-bibeau-took-tour-of-parliament-prior-to-attack-may-have-planned-to-behead-politician 13 November 2014 Shaamini Yogaretnam Jordan Press 14 November 2014 https://archive.today/20141114062812/http://news.nationalpost.com/2014/11/13/zehaf-bibeau-took-tour-of-parliament-prior-to-attack-may-have-planned-to-behead-politician/ 14 November 2014 live National Post Who fired the fatal shot that killed Michael Zehaf-Bibeau? Eyewitness account suggests it wasn't Kevin Vickers https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/who-fired-the-fatal-shot-that-killed-michael-zehaf-bibeau-eyewitness-account-suggests-it-wasnt-kevin-vickers John Ivison 2 June 2015 13 October 2015 https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20151119204617/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/who-fired-the-fatal-shot-that-killed-michael-zehaf-bibeau-eyewitness-account-suggests-it-wasnt-kevin-vickers 19 November 2015 live Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP Update on the October 22, 2014, Terrorist Attack in Ottawa http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/speeches-stat-discours-decl/2014/20141026-eng.htm 27 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141027051244/http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news-nouvelles/speeches-stat-discours-decl/2014/20141026-eng.htm 27 October 2014 live https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ottawa-shooting-draws-reaction-white-185333451.html Ottawa shooting called 'tragic' by Obama, world leaders 22 October 2014 Yahoo News Canada CBC News 22 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305140237/https://ca.news.yahoo.com/ottawa-shooting-draws-reaction-white-185333451.html 5 March 2016 live What propelled Michael Zehaf-Bibeau on path to radicalization https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/24/what_propelled_michael_zehafbibeau_on_path_to_radicalization.html The Star 27 October 2014 24 October 2014 Allan Woods David Bruser https://web.archive.org/web/20141026224854/http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/24/what_propelled_michael_zehafbibeau_on_path_to_radicalization.html 26 October 2014 live Soldier and assailant dead after chaotic Parliament Hill attack https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/22/one_person_shot_at_war_memorial_in_ottawa_police_say.html Toronto Star 22 October 2014 Les Whittington Joanna Smith https://web.archive.org/web/20141022171029/http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/22/one_person_shot_at_war_memorial_in_ottawa_police_say.html 22 October 2014 live Security stepped up at Canadian military bases following shootings https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/security-stepped-up-at-canadian-military-bases-following-shootings/article21251015/ 22 October 2014 22 October 2014 The Globe and Mail Justin Giovannetti https://web.archive.org/web/20141025175820/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/security-stepped-up-at-canadian-military-bases-following-shootings/article21251015/ 25 October 2014 live CBC News CBC News Ottawa shooting: Miramichi 'very proud' of Kevin Vickers http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/ottawa-shooting-miramichi-very-proud-of-kevin-vickers-1.2809944 23 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141024125755/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/ottawa-shooting-miramichi-very-proud-of-kevin-vickers-1.2809944 24 October 2014 live Waterloo Regional Record Religion, foreign policy formed basis for Zehaf Bibeau's attack: Paulson http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4946984-religion-foreign-policy-formed-basis-for-zehaf-bibeau-s-attack-paulson/ Jim Bronskill 27 October 2014 28 October 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141030192230/http://www.therecord.com/news-story/4946984-religion-foreign-policy-formed-basis-for-zehaf-bibeau-s-attack-paulson/ 30 October 2014 live collapsed Ontario Category:2014 crimes in Canada Category:2014 murders in Canada Category:41st Canadian Parliament Category:Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) Category:Attacks in Canada in 2014 Category:Attacks on legislatures in Canada Category:Crime in Ottawa Category:Deaths by firearm in Ontario Category:Islamic State terrorist incidents in Canada Category:Mass shootings in Ontario Category:Murder in Ontario Category:October 2014 crimes in North America Category:October 2014 in Canada Shooting, 2014 Category:Political controversies in Canada Category:Spree shootings in Canada Category:Terrorist incidents in Canada in the 2010s Category:Terrorist incidents in North America in 2014 Category:2014 in Ottawa Category:Attacks on buildings and structures in 2014 Category:Premiership of Stephen Harper