Canadian elected officials are confronting a sharp rise in physical threats and in-person intimidation. Recent incidents include a garage set on fire and smashed windows. MPs and other officials are increasingly rattled by these threats, with concerns that 'someone is going to get seriously hurt.' Parliamentarians, House of Commons security officials, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have acknowledged the growing issue. The situation has raised alarms about the potential impact on democratic processes and the personal safety of politicians. John McKay warned that it is only a matter of time until someone gets hurt, which would be a 'tragic democratic failure.' #cdnpoli
"It is only a matter of time until someone gets hurt. Whether that’s a citizen or an MP, it will not only be a personal injury or worse, it will be a tragic democratic failure," writes @JohnMcKayLib #cdnpoli #ParlCA https://t.co/wLg57QcjjA
This is so sad. We're at at risk of slowing down progress on so many fronts if our elected officials are intimidated and threatened to the point they leave their leadership positions. Some politicians in Canada are speaking out against these harassers, and others are taking… https://t.co/ZYjbiTVFG7
Canadian elected officials are confronting a sharp rise in physical threats and in-person intimidation, according to parliamentarians, House of Commons security officials, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. https://t.co/iH9iaXsQId
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Oh, they mean politicians. I thought they were talking about Jews since Oct. 7. Garage set on fire. Smashed windows. MPs and elected officials are rattled by rising intimidation and threats — and ‘someone is going to get seriously hurt’ https://t.co/qHIt4cGxby
Garage set on fire. Smashed windows. MPs and elected officials are rattled by rising intimidation and threats — and 'someone is going to get seriously hurt' https://t.co/WpBXnyuWk8 via @torontostar
Garage set on fire. Smashed windows. MPs and elected officials are rattled by rising intimidation and threats — and ‘someone is going to get seriously hurt,’ @TondaMacC reports. https://t.co/2wTZVzXLEV #cdnpoli Find out more at https://t.co/xofn4ZJv7R https://t.co/2v5VsDadRs
Garage set on fire. Smashed windows. MPs and elected officials are rattled by rising intimidation and threats — and 'someone is going to get seriously hurt' #cdnpoli https://t.co/SLAi7qZyyA