“A Toronto police officer was shot and killed on the job today. I want the Minister of Public Safety to tell the House what the government is doing about it.”

“Mr. Speaker, this morning, I am sure every member of this House was devastated to learn of the Toronto police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty. We grieve alongside the family, friends and colleagues of Constable Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year veteran of the force who served his city with courage and devotion until his very final moments. To his loved ones and the men and women in uniform right across this country who put their lives on the line every single day, our gratitude is beyond measure. In the wake of this tragic loss, will the Minister of Public Safety please update the House on the government’s response?”

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“A second police officer was killed this week while investigating shootings, including an attack on the U.S. consulate. What is the government doing to help the investigation and keep Canadians safe?”

“Mr. Speaker, we know, indeed, that it is a difficult time. We know that this is the second officer killed in the line of duty this week. That number is too high. Constable Pinizzotto was executing a warrant linked to several shootings, including one targeting the U.S. consulate in Toronto. With an attack on a diplomatic mission on Canadian soil, a police officer now dead and a suspect at large, can the minister please tell the House whether security agencies are engaged and what the government is specifically doing to support the investigation and keep Canadians from coast to coast safe?”