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From FBI spokesman Paul Bresson:
"Although there is no specific reporting indicating a threat to the United States, as a matter of precaution due to recent events, the FBI has reminded our field offices and government partners to remain vigilant in light of recent calls for attacks against government personnel by terrorist groups and like-minded individuals.
"We stand ready to assist our Canadian partners as they deal with the ongoing situation in their capital."

The Toronto Transit Commission has stepped up security. It did so 2 weeks ago in light of ISIS, now more today.

Nearby construction worker thought it was fireworks. Yelled at his guys, 'Get down!'

Craig Oliver says Senate security is unarmed. "If that assailant had gone in the Senate door...he would not have been met by armed force." Auditor General asked for the Parliament and Senate security forces to be teamed up and armed.

He says 'good, solid police work' will take time to sweep Parliament Hill, make sure there is no 2nd suspect there.

For the most part, people are moving again. But security is still very tight.

NDP MP Charlie Angus - "We've never done this. We've just heard stories from Columbine."

Liberal Statement: “The sympathies and prayers of the Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and the Liberal Caucus are with the families of those who have been victimized by these heinous acts of violence in our National Capital.