CNE robust security plan in place after terror attacks

By Canadian Press

Published: August 18, 2017 at 9:52 PM

Toronto, Canada - 27th April 2014: The Princes Gates entrance in Toronto which leads to Exhibition place, also know as the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). People can be seen at the side of ther gate.istock/mikeinlondon

The Canadian National Exhibition is assuring visitors worried about yesterdays terror attack in Spain that a robust security plan is in place.

The Canadian National Exhibition is assuring visitors worried about yesterday's terror attack in Spain that a ''robust'' security plan is in place.

CEO Virginia Ludy say steps were taken to secure the perimeter and grounds and to monitor, control and restrict vehicle access to the site in Toronto in light of earlier terror attacks in London and Paris.

She says in a statement that they're also working with intelligence agencies, Toronto police and have hired security consultants to protect patrons throughout all 18 days of the exhibition, which opened today.

Ludy also expressed condolences to the victims of yesterday's van attack that claimed 13 lives and left more than 100 injured in Barcelona.