November 28 (8:00 p.m. EST)
No. 229
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today released the following statement on the death of a second Canadian citizen in the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India:
“On behalf of all Canadians and the Government of Canada, I offer my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased. The next of kin have been notified, and our consular officers have put themselves at their service.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.
“I want to reassure Canadians and the families affected that the Government of Canada is making every effort to help and support Canadians in Mumbai. We continue to monitor the situation very closely.
“Canada strongly condemns these despicable acts of violence, which targeted innocent civilians.”
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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