Security tight in Ottawa for Canada Day, but officials promise quicker lines
OTTAWA — Officials are promising shorter queue times for Canada Day festivities in the nation’s capital this year, but heavy security measures will once again force revellers to endure enhanced screening and tightly controlled access to Parliament Hill.
Security was ramped up to its tightest and most restrictive levels ever last year for the Canada 150 celebrations.
Officials say the same measures are necessary again this year due to the threat of violent attacks.
Police presence will be heavy throughout the city and multiple streets will be closed around the parliamentary precinct.