About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The Parliament Hill Terrorist Attack episode from Morning Cup of Murder covers the 2014 shooting that took place on government grounds in Ottawa, Canada. The episode walks through the events of October 22, 2014, when an attacker opened fire at Parliament Hill, a site at the heart of Canada's federal government.
The episode frames the shooting as an example of how serious attacks tend to expose glaring security holes — gaps that, as the episode notes, are rarely addressed until after an attack has already occurred. The discussion centers on how the incident forced an examination of security protocols on government grounds, highlighting that meaningful change often only follows after blood has been shed.
Hosts and release
Korina Biemesderfer hosts Morning Cup of Murder, a daily true crime podcast that looks back at a criminal case from the corresponding calendar date each day, drawing from a catalogue of over 2000 episodes. This episode, released on October 22, 2026, runs 15 minutes and was suggested by a listener identified as joannaafitness. The episode fits the show's format of concise, daily true crime recaps tied to historical dates, with this particular installment marking the anniversary of the 2014 attack on Parliament Hill.
