November 28, 2008 (2:00 a.m. EST)
No. 227
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, released the following statement this morning to provide further information on the situation following the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India:
“We are now able to confirm the tragic death of one Canadian in these attacks. The family of the victim has been notified and consular officials are providing full assistance. Our sincere condolences and thoughts are with the family.
“For privacy reasons and out of respect for the family, we are not able to release the victim’s name or further details.
“One of the two Canadians who only suffered minor injuries in the attack has been released from hospital. The other Canadian has suffered more serious injuries and is in intensive care, but in stable condition. Consular officials visited him last night and we are in contact with his family.
“I want to reassure Canadians and families affected that the Government of Canada is deploying every effort to assist Canadians in Mumbai. We continue to monitor the situation very closely.”
Canadians in need of consular assistance are asked to contact Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in Ottawa at 613-996-8885. Collect calls are accepted.
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Catherine Loubier
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
613-995-1851
Foreign Affairs Media Relations Office
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
613-995-1874
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