Canadian security employ 'increased vigilance' after Trump rally shooting: LeBlanc
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Canada's security apparatus is 'exercising increased vigilance' in the wake of this weekend's deadly shooting at former U.S. president Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, the federal public safety minister said Sunday.
Canada's security apparatus is "exercising increased vigilance" in the wake of this weekend's deadly shooting at former U.S. president Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, the federal public safety minister said Sunday.
Dominic LeBlanc issued a series of posts on the social media platform X saying he was briefed by officials from Public Safety Canada, the commissioner of the RCMP and the director of CSIS, adding those organizations are in contact with their American partners.
"I have every confidence they will continue to keep Canadians safe," Leblanc wrote.
Pennsylvania's state governor said one rally attendee, Corey Comperatore, was killed while protecting his family from the bullets, while two others were critically injured.
The gunman, who the FBI later identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks of Bethel Park, PA., also died. U.S. law enforcement officials have said the shooting is being investigated as a possible attempted assassination.
"The information we have to date shows no link to Canada," Leblanc added. "However, our security agencies and law enforcement organizations stand ready to assist our U.S. counterparts in any way."
One retired RCMP officer said Sunday he doesn't expect major repercussions on security provided for Canadian politicians in the aftermath of the shooting.
