11 April 2010
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement today on the death of a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan:
“On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Private Tyler William Todd, who died today in Afghanistan. The thoughts of an entire country are with you in this most difficult time. I also hope for the quick and full recovery of the other Canadian soldier injured in the same incident.
“The courage demonstrated by the Canadian Forces in this mission speaks to their dedication of creating a better future for the Afghan people. Canada’s commitment to this goal is not diminished by this incident.
“Our participation in this United Nations-mandated mission is a true reflection of Canadian values. Canada is working to help those most in need while striving to build a strong and independent Afghanistan that will not serve as a base for international terrorism.
“Canada is grateful for Private Tyler William Todd’s sacrifice. We are all saddened by this loss.”
