Liberal MP for Scarborough Centre – Don Valley East Salma Zahid speaks with reporters about the International Court of Justice ruling on Israel before attending caucus, in Ottawa, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
By The Canadian Press
Aug 27, 2026 | 9:42 AM
OTTAWA — Toronto Liberal MP Salma Zahid said Thursday her car was set on fire at her home and police are investigating it as a suspected arson.
In a written statement Zahid said her car and another vehicle were set on fire overnight and both her son and neighbours called 911 after noticing the fire.
In a post on social media, Prime Minister Mark Carney called the fire “a cowardly act of violence and intimidation” that has no place in Canada.
A spokesperson from Zahid’s office said the fire was noticed around 1:15 a.m. Thursday. The spokesperson said the second vehicle belonged to a neighbour.