Controlled explosives simulation on Parliament Hill

From: Public Services and Procurement Canada

Ottawa, Ontario, July 21, 2020 - Public Services and Procurement Canada wishes to advise visitors that a controlled explosives audible signal simulation will take place in the construction perimeter in front of the Centre Block, as excavation work continues for the construction of phase 2 of the Parliamentary Welcome Centre.

During the simulation, visitors to Parliament Hill and surrounding areas will hear horn signals in the following order:

  • 3 short horn signals
  • 1 minute of silence
  • 1 short horn signal
  • 1 long horn signal

The simulation will take place at 1 pm on Wednesday, July 22, 2020.

Contacts

Media Relations

Public Services and Procurement Canada

819-420-5501

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