‘Terrible tragedy’: Federal leaders condemn killing of Montreal woman on Zoom call
The Prime Minister said Canada will do the most to ensure the person responsible for the death of a Montreal woman who was killed while on a work call will pay “the full price.”
A Montreal woman, Leila Ben Salem, was tragically killed while on a work Zoom call in her apartment, prompting condemnations from federal leaders. Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed that the perpetrator will face "the full price" and extended condolences to the victim's family in the House of Commons. Ben Salem, a dedicated Canada Revenue Agency employee, was identified as the 45-year-old victim found dead in her apartment on René-Lévesque Boulevard East.
Initially deemed a suspicious incident, the death was later transferred to Montreal police's homicide unit. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called the incident a "terrible tragedy," and Quebec Solidaire candidate Ruba Ghazal called for stronger measures to prevent violence against women. Police have yet to disclose a possible motive.
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