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CP NewsAlert: Parliamentary Protective Service warns of lockdown for East Block

Apr 5, 2025 | 3:10 PM

OTTAWA — The Parliamentary Protective Service says there’s a lockdown in place on Parliament Hill.

The service issued a warning on Saturday afternoon for anyone in East Block, which houses parliamentary offices, to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide.

Anyone who was not in the immediate area was being warned to stay away until further notice.

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The Canadian Press

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