Carney, Poilievre pay tribute to Canada Revenue Agency employee killed in Montreal
Canadian political leaders Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre have issued tributes following the death of Leila Ben Salem, a Canada Revenue Agency employee who was killed in Montreal. Police are currently investigating the incident as a suspected homicide.
Why it matters
The involvement of high-level political figures in responding to a public servant's death highlights the gravity of the crime and the government's commitment to public safety.
The Union of Taxation Employees identified the woman as Leila Ben Salem.
Prime Minister Mark Carney offered condolences to Ben Salem's family, colleagues and loved ones on behalf of the federal government.
He said in the House of Commons that the federal employee was dedicated to serving Canadians and suggested she was working when she was attacked.
Montreal police say they found the 45-year-old woman at her apartment in the Ville-Marie borough on Tuesday as they responded to a call for a welfare check.
Police say officers have spoken with a person of interest in the case, but that there have been no arrests as of Thursday afternoon.
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