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'Major damage': Vandalism at federal immigration minister's office in Montreal

  • The Canadian Press

  • Canadian Press

  • July 18, 2024

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marc Miller speaks in the foyer of the House of Commons before question period on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Miller's Montreal office was vandalized overnight and police believe the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict is likely at the root. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle

MONTREAL -- Police say the Montreal constituency office of federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller was vandalized overnight.

Outside, windows were smashed and walls were defaced with paint and graffiti.

Montreal police Const. Sabrina Gauthier said there was also "major damage" inside the office, located in the city's Sud-Ouest borough.

Police say they think the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict is likely at the root of the vandalism.

Pro-Palestinian protesters have frequently demonstrated in front of Miller's office over the past days and weeks.

Miller said on X that he condemns the criminal act, adding that no one who works in the office was injured.

This report by was first published July 18, 2024.