Although the Canadian Parliament buildings are open to the public, at least partially, and tours of the interior are offered (we are about to go on one, see subsequent pictures), this Ford police car and frisking as we enter the building etc. only serve to remind us that we are in a high security environment. Just months earlier, a local lunatic had caused some disturbance inside the building. (Ottawa, Canada, June 2015)
shankar s.
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