The shocking and deadly attack in Ottawa this week, has many Canadians worried about their safety, prompting a review of security measures. Americans who travel to Ontario will likely notice some changes.
Across Canada, security is high on the minds of lawmakers, police and individuals. It's all in response to the fatal shooting of a Canadian soldier while he stood on guard at Canada's War Memorial in Ottawa.
Minutes later the gunman, 32-year-old Michael Zehaf Bibeau, entered the parliament buildings. There was a shootout with security guards in which Bibeau was shot dead.
The incident raised questions about how he was able to get into Parliament and why police were caught by surprise. Miltary bases were locked down and, even now, soldiers have been cautioned about wearing their uniforms in public.
Canada's Public Safety Minister Stephen Blaney says the government is working on new laws to address the matter.
"There are serious security threats in this country. And in many cases, those serious security threats continue to be at-large and not subject to detention or arrests," Blaney said.
"I know that is something that concerns Canadians at-large. It concerns the government and we are working with our security agencies."
Even Toronto's public transit system says security is being increased. There are more police cars on the roads. More police and uniformed security officers at airports, train stations, city halls and public buildings.
And people are being told to stay vigilant, that if they see something suspicious, they should tell police.
There has even been a call for security staff at Ontario's legislative building in Toronto to be allowed to carry weapons.
And it will no longer be the same Canada.
Civil libertarians warn that beefing up security usually means some freedoms will suffer.
