November 28, 2008
No. 228
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:
“I can confirm that of the 20 Canadians that were accounted for by our officials in Mumbai in the unsafe hotels, 17 are now safe, two were injured and one is deceased.
“The family of the deceased has been notified and consular officials are providing full assistance. I extend sincere condolences to family members. My thoughts are with them.
“For privacy reasons and out of respect for the family, we are not able to release the victim’s name or further details.
“Concerning the two injured Canadians, one who suffered only minor injuries has been released from the hospital. The other Canadian has suffered more serious injuries and is in intensive care but in stable condition. Consular officials are in contact with his family.
“I want to reassure Canadians and families affected that the Government of Canada continues to deploy every effort to assist Canadians in Mumbai. We must remain vigilant. We continue to monitor the situation very closely.
“Canadians in Mumbai have demonstrated courage and I salute that. I also salute the consular staff for making every effort humanly possible to provide assistance.”
To view past statements, please visit the DFAIT website on Canada’s response to the Mumbai attacks: www.international.gc.ca/international/attentats_Mumbai_attacks.aspx?lang=eng
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For further information, media representatives may contact:
Natalie Sarafian
Press Secretary
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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