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Originally Posted by lrt's friend
They just interviewed Ottawa Police Chief Bordeleau on CBC TV. It provided interesting insight. There were no significant incidents. The question was posed about security on the Hill versus Major's Hill Park where there was no TSA style security. The Chief indicated that both locations were secure because there was lots of police presence. The decision for TSA style security on Parliament Hill was made by the RCMP and Parliament Security. If that is the case, then it is time to relocate the venue for the main shows to another location in the downtown area. Leave Parliament Hill for minor activities that will not attract massive crowds that could be easily be dealt with their stringent security requirements. Spreading out large crowds over a wider area in downtown would also be beneficial in accommodating more people.
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It's something I've wondered about, but the idea is based on the assumption that security would be softer at another location. I don't know that that is an accurate assumption in the current environment, although it would take Parliament security out of the equation. Could Lebreton Flats Park in front of the War Museum be an option?