Canada's Prime Minister says that the shooting of a solider near the national parliament in Ottawa is a reminder that the country is "not immune to terrorist attacks".
The gunman, who was later shot dead by police, has been identified by Canadian security sources as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, a recent convert to Islam.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued this statement.
IN: We will not be intimidated
OUT: have no safe haven
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The solider killed by the gunman has been named as Coporal Nathan Cirillo.
Security expert Will Gedders says Canada raised its terrorist threat level from low to medium just days before the attack.
IN: Since that time, we've seen…
OUT: affiliated certainly to IS.
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A lockdown in Ottawa's city centre has been lifted, but investigations at the city's parliament complex continue.
Reporter Matthew Wilson has been following the security measures in the Canadian capital:
IN: They are still urging
OUT: almost into the evening
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