OTTAWA β Three days after the February mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., government officials warned Prime Minister Mark Carney that online sentiment was shifting from collective grief toward βemerging accountability narratives,β according to a memo obtained by The Canadian Press.
The memo, dated February 26, 2026, highlighted growing public anxiety about mental health and firearms access. It noted that social media discussions were increasingly focusing on questions about how the shooter obtained weapons and whether authorities could have intervened earlier.
Prime Minister Carneyβs office confirmed receipt of the memo but declined to comment on specific actions taken. The shooting, which left five dead and two injured, has reignited debates about gun control and mental health support in rural communities.
Public Safety Canada said it is reviewing the incident and working with provincial counterparts to address gaps in the system. No new legislation has been announced as of May 26, 2026.
