Suspected arson aimed at Liberal MP is a 'cowardly act,' Carney says
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned a suspected arson attack on the home of Liberal MP Salma Zahid, calling it a cowardly act of intimidation. While two vehicles were destroyed, no injuries were reported, and an investigation is currently underway.
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The incident raises concerns about the safety of public officials and the rise of political violence in Canada.
Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Suspected arson aimed at Liberal MP is a 'cowardly act' of intimidation, Carney says The prime minister said he was relieved that Zahid and her family weren't harmed
Join the conversation Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks about the trade dispute with the United States at the Davie Shipyard in Levis, Quebec, Canada on August 24, 2026. Photo by ANDREJ IVANOV / AFP via Getty Images Article content OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that one of his MPs was the victim of a suspected arson, which he called a “cowardly act of violence and intimidation,” in a social media post .
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