Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, 32, had killed a soldier standing on ceremony at Ottawa’s war memorial before he ran into the building.
Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers shot dead Zehaf-Bibeau, who was greeted to a standing ovation on Thursday for his efforts.
Canadian PM Stephen Harper has vowed to strengthen the nation’s terror laws.
Last night a Facebook page was set up in honour of Cpl Nathan Cirillo who lost his life in the attack on Wednesday morning.