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“Police are responding to a shooting in the 400 block of Gilmour Street. Many injuries reported. A coordinated response is underway. Please avoi...
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Police are responding to a shooting in the 400 block of Gilmour Street. Many injuries reported. A coordinated response is underway. Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. #ottnews https://twitter.com/OttawaPolice/status/1214888910758842369
Important Information
Report an emergency
To report an emergency, crime in progress or suspicious activity, please call 613-992-7000 or 911.
We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and to be aware of their surroundings at all times.
Parliamentarians and parliamentary employees are encouraged to refer to the Parliament of Canada Emergency Procedures and Safeguards manual.
In-person screening
Visitors wishing to gain access to the Parliament Buildings are subject to a security screening process. Visitors are advised to arrive early to account for possible delays.
Business visitors must present valid government-issued photo identification.
Alternate security arrangements can be made for visitors with pacemakers and other medical needs. For questions related to access to the Parliament Buildings, please call 613-995-4300 (choose your preferred language, and pick option 3).
Vehicle screening
All vehicles wishing to gain access to Parliament Hill must undergo a security screening process at the Vehicle Screening Facility located at Bank Street and Vittoria Street.
Vehicle occupants must be prepared to display valid government-issued photo identification or valid parliamentary accreditation.
Vehicles must be pre-registered with the Senate of Canada at 613-992-9265 or the House of Commons at 613-943-4300.
There is no visitor parking on Parliament Hill or at the Senate of Canada Building.
Restricted items
The restricted items below are not permitted inside the Parliament Buildings. The Service is authorized to make exceptions if a restricted item is determined to be necessary and required to serve child care, medical or other special needs.
Any bag larger than 35.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 19 cm (14 in x 12 in x 7.5 in), any pointed object (e.g. knitting needles and letter openers), electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices, slingshots, replica guns, explosive devices, ammunition, aerosols, fireworks, knives of any size, razors and box cutters, tools, selfie sticks, blunt instruments, flammable or harmful substances, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia.
Apply for a permit
You must obtain a permit to use Parliament Hill for specific activities, such as holding a public event.
Complete the application form and submit it to the Committee on the Use of Parliament Hill.
The Committee on the Use of Parliament Hill reserves the right to change the conditions included in your permit at any time and without prior notice. It can also cancel all activities for security reasons.
Centre Block is closed for rehabilitation. Click to see map of new building locations.
Restricted airspace
The airspace over Parliament Hill is a no-fly zone. Recreational drones are strictly prohibited.
Parliament Hill and the area within a 0.35-mile (within 560 meters) radius is restricted airspace area (CYR537). Prior to entering restricted area CYR537, all commercial drone (UAV) users must seek permission from the Parliamentary Protective Service by calling 613-952-4200.
For more information about the physical coordinates of airspace CYR537, please consult the Class F Airspace section in the Designated Airspace Handbook.
Contact Us
General inquiries
For general inquiries, please contact us by email or phone.
Compliments and complaints
Use our online form if you would like to share a compliment or submit a complaint regarding parliamentary security.
Report an emergency or suspicious behaviour to 613-992-7000 or 911