Parliament Hill's East Block Remains on Lockdown Following Emergency Alert

Authorities respond to unconfirmed reports of a barricaded individual as law enforcement operations continue in Ottawa.

The East Block of Parliament Hill was placed under lockdown on April 5, 2025, after an emergency alert from the Parliamentary Protective Service.
Individuals in the area were instructed to seek shelter, lock doors, and hide, while the public was advised to avoid the vicinity.
Unconfirmed reports suggest a man has barricaded himself inside the East Block, prompting a significant law enforcement response.
Road closures on Wellington Street, from Bank Street to Sussex Drive, remain in effect as part of the ongoing security measures.
The lockdown occurs during reduced parliamentary activity due to the dissolution of Parliament ahead of the federal election.