Arson at an MP's Home: A Familiar Pattern of Fear and Intimidation The news that police are investigating a suspected arson at the home of Scarborough Centre MP Salma Zahid brings to mind a disturbing trend in Canadian politics.
Incidents like these, where politicians' personal property is targeted, raise questions about the state of public discourse and the limits of acceptable behavior. Such attacks on politicians' homes are not uncommon.
In recent years, there have been instances of vandalism and intimidation targeting MPs across the country.