Amman, Jordan 23 January 2014
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the deadly fire that occurred overnight at La Résidence du Havre in L’Isle-Verte, Quebec:
“On behalf of the entire country, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of those who passed away following the fire at a seniors' residence in eastern Quebec last night. My thoughts and prayers are also with those who remain unaccounted for, and all those who have been injured.
“I want to thank the firefighters and first responders on the scene who acted quickly, particularly in these harsh weather conditions, to assist those in need.
“I have every confidence in the ability of the authorities to determine how this tragedy occurred and to take the necessary steps to prevent it from occurring again.”
