Former B.C. Reservist Sentenced to House Arrest for Threatening MP with Shotgun Video

Peter Liu receives a 60-day conditional sentence and 16 months probation for posting a video threatening Richmond MP Wilson Miao.

Peter Liu, a former Canadian Army reservist, posted a video on Facebook threatening the life of Liberal MP Wilson Miao.
In the video, Liu called Miao a 'communist agent for China' and fired a shotgun at a pamphlet featuring Miao's image.
Judge Diana Vandor emphasized that Liu's actions represented a direct threat to democracy and the safety of elected officials.
Liu, who cooperated with investigators and expressed remorse, pleaded guilty to uttering threats and acknowledged his behavior was unacceptable.
The sentencing comes amid heightened concerns about political violence, with recent incidents involving other Canadian politicians.