Ottawa, Ontario - 15 December 2014
Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement on the hostage situation that took place in Sydney, Australia, which, according to police reports, resulted in the death of two hostages and several injured:
“On behalf of all Canadians, Laureen and I offer our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the hostages who perished in Sydney. We also offer prayers that those injured have a speedy recovery.
“While Canada mourns with the people of Australia, we are also outraged by this barbaric act of depravity on innocent civilians who were merely going about their daily routine.
“Canada and our allies will stand firm and will stand together against those who would threaten peace, freedom and democracy and all of the values we so cherish.”
