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Canadian Forces bases

The only two fatalities in this week’s dual terrorist attacks have been uniformed members of the Canadian Forces. In response, Canada’s 27 military bases were order to take “precautions appropriate to their environments” to ensure the safety and security of personnel, equipment and buildings. At large bases such as CFB Kingston and CFB Halifax, this meant immediately locking their gates and refusing access to the general public. Forces members have also been instructed not to go out in public in uniform. In a recent email, for instance, Admiral John Newton reportedly instructed personnel in Atlantic Canada “to restrict movement in uniform in public as much as possible.”

Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Nova Scotia legislature barred access to anyone without official passes, and requested two additional police officers. The New Brunswick legislature did the same, and both maritime provinces are expected to keep their seats of government closed until the end of the week.

Washington, D.C.

The Canadian Embassy—usually a bastion of openness in the security-heavy U.S. capital—was subjected to heightened security on Wednesday. The front door was locked and only diplomatic staff were allowed to enter the building.

Iqaluit, Nunavut

The capital of Canada’s largest territory is not known as a hotbed of domestic terrorism, but it joined with its provincial counterparts in ratcheting up legislative security. “Tighter security at #Nunavut’s legislature today. Just had my bags checked before heading to media booth,” wrote CBC North reporter Jane Sponagle.