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Poilievre hails actions of 'courageous' officer during question period

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MacCharles, T. (2026, September 21). Poilievre hails actions of 'courageous' officer during question period. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/poilievre-hails-actions-of-courageous-officer-during-question-period/article_32deb1b1-6f49-4e2e-8d1c-8aa057cf4500.html

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During Monday's question period in the House of Commons, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre addressed the Belleville shooting, offering condolences and praising Const. Jeff Smith as "courageous." Poilievre urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to express support for the Jewish community and condemn all forms of violence related to the incident.

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On September 20, 2023 in Belleville, Ontario, Canada, a police officer was shot during an interaction with an individual near the Sons of Jacob Synagogue around 7:10 p.m. Both the officer and the individual sustained injuries and were transported to the hospital. The incident occurred as Jewish community members gathered for Yom Kippur services. Ontario's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) was notified and is investigating the shooting. Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack, stating that those responsible should be arrested and prosecuted. Local police have not provided further details about the incident while the investigation continues.

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The Belleville tragedy was front and centre during Monday’s question period as the country’s top political leaders met for the first time in months in the House of Commons. asserted

leaders → meet → Commons

Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre expressed condolences and condemnation of the shooting, hailing the “courageous” actions of Const. Jeff Smith, saying “the Jewish people deserve to live in freedom and peace as they express their faith.” asserted

they → express → faith

He called on Prime Minister Mark Carney to join him in expressing “prayers and love” for Smith, support for the Jewish community and condemnation of “all forms of violence.” asserted

He → call → violence

Poilievre hails actions of 'courageous' officer during question period

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