School shootings in Canada

School shootings in Canada are shootings that occur on school grounds or school-related property, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, and school buses.

School shootings in Canada are shootings that occur on school grounds or school-related property, including primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities, and school buses. Using the commonly cited chronological list, the most recent school shooting in Canada occurred on 10 April 2026 at Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario. A separate 10 February 2026 attack at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia is also listed as a school shooting and was deadlier.

Definition

The commonly cited list defines a school shooting in Canada as a firearm discharge on school grounds while students and staff are present for educational activities. It includes schools at the primary, secondary, college, and university levels, as well as school buses.

Most recent incident

The latest incident listed is the 10 April 2026 shooting at Lambton College in Sarnia, Ontario, where one person was killed and two others were injured.

Recent major incident

On 10 February 2026, a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia killed multiple people and injured 27 others, according to the list and news reports.

Historical context

School shootings are rare in Canada, but the country has experienced several high-profile incidents over the decades. The provided list and news coverage show that they can occur at different education levels and in different provinces.