FREDERIC SERRE
The 1019 Report
An investigation is under way by the Sûreté du Québec to find out who and why someone threatened to harm federal Vaudreuil-Soulanges Liberal member of Parliament Peter Schiefke in the wake of a massive police operation last week sparked by the discovery of a suspicious package left in front of his office.
A call was made to 911 early last Wednesday morning when a suspicious package containing an electronic device was found in front of Schiefke’s riding office on St. Charles Ave. in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Schiefke was in Ottawa at the time.
While SQ officers blocked off access to the site, firefighters moved in to investigate the package. Finally, around 10:30 a.m., it was determined that the threat was unfounded, and the scene was cleared.
Schiefke took to social media to thank police and firefighters for their quick response, while deploring the act of intimidation.
“I sincerely believe that today’s events are not representative of our safe, open and welcoming community,” Schiefke wrote. “This deplorable act of intimidation has no place in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. It has no place in Canada. The safety and well-being of my team and our neighbours are paramount to me, and I will put in place all the necessary measures to ensure that they can continue to proudly serve all those who call our Vaudreuil-Soulanges community home.”