A police car blocks the road near Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada after a man barricaded himself inside on April 5, 2025. AP There was no immediate word on charges or motive.

“Officers are on scene at Parliament Hill for a barricaded man in the area of East block,” Ottawa Police said on X at 4.50 p.m. E.T. “There is a large police presence in the area.

Canada’s parliament was put on lockdown Saturday afternoon. Kyle Mazza The Parliamentary Protective Services issued an alert at 2:45 p.m. urging people inside to “seek shelter in the nearest ...