Following Wednesday's multiple shootings on and around Parliament Hill security has been stepped up in multiple places across Canada, including Quebec's National Assembly.
The director of security for Quebec's Legislature suspended access for visitors to the National Assembly and Library.
Meanwhile access to the area around the National Assembly is being restricted, and two military helicopters were flown to the Citadel near the provincial capital building.
The Surete du Quebec also increased patrols around the building and restricted access to tunnels.
“Given what happened in Ottawa, it’s only normal that we take extra precautions here,” said Public Security Minister Lise Theriault.
In Montreal, security at City Hall was increased, with more police officers doing patrols of the area around the building and blocking off the street around City Hall. Public tours were also cancelled.
“Somebody tried to put democracy at stake today. And they're attacking some symbols, which is our military,” said Mayor Denis Coderre.
Soldiers in Quebec have been told to stop wearing their uniforms in public. Instead, they are to wear them only on active duty. When driving to the base, they were advised not to stop anywhere while in uniform.
“I wear my uniform every day and I don't feel different because we are fighting for a good cause and some people don't like us, so even if this is going on I would say we are going to carry on the mission I don't feel I should change whatever I'm doing right now,” said Sgt. Jean-Francois Bordeleau.
Higher security across Canada
In Halifax the Legislature was put on lockdown, with access available only to politicians, staff, and members of the press with accreditation.
Several Armed Forces bases were on heightened alert, and CFB London was locked down for about an hour before being re-opened.
The Legislature in Winnipeg also increased security, calling on tactical police officers to patrol the building.
A military ceremony for the throne speech in Regina was cancelled, and the throne speech was closed to the public.
