Ministers Dion and Bibeau appalled by attack in Mali

Statement

November 20, 2015 - Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada

The Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, today issued the following statement:

“We are deeply concerned by the attack at the Bamako hotel today.

“Such indiscriminate acts of violence against innocent civilians are unacceptable and are to be condemned.

“All Canadians known to be at the hotel are safe and we are providing assistance.

“The Government of Canada is working with our embassy and with our allies to ensure the safety of Canadians.”

Canadians who want to check on the safety of family and friends in Bamako can contact the 24/7 Emergency Watch and Response Centre at Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada by calling 613-996-8885 or toll-free at 1-800-387-3124 or by sending an email to sos@international.gc.ca.

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