Suspected arson aimed at Liberal MP is a ‘cowardly act’ of intimidation, Carney says

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OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Thursday that one of his MPs was the victim of a suspected arson, which he called a “cowardly act of violence and intimidation,” in a social media post.

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Liberal MP Salma Zahid, the MP for Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East, said in a statement that an unidentified individual set fire to her car and another vehicle overnight.

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“It is unacceptable. It is not who we are as Canadians,” wrote Carney. The prime minister said he was relieved that Zahid and her family weren’t harmed.

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The MP and her family were at home during the incident and called 911 after her son noticed the fire.

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Zahid said that both vehicles were destroyed but there was no damage to her residence and no one was harmed.

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“My family and I are all safe,” wrote Zahid.

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Zahid said that Toronto Fire Services “responded promptly to the call” and thanked first responders for their professionalism.

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She added that the incident was being investigated as a potential arson.

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“I don’t want to speculate on a possible motive. We will await the results of the investigation. But such attacks are unacceptable and will not deter me from my work serving Scarborough Centre-Don Valley East,” wrote Zahid.

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