Prime Minister Harper honours 9/11 victims and restates Canada's commitment to fighting terror

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today marked the fifth anniversary of 9/11 by paying tribute to those who lost their lives on that tragic day.

Joined by Canadians who lost family members in the attacks on the World Trade Centre, and by those with family members serving with the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, the Prime Minister outlined the consequences of that fateful day five years ago. 

“As the events of September 11 so clearly illustrate, the horrors of the world will not go away if we turn a blind eye to them, no matter how far off they may be.  These horrors cannot be stopped unless some among us are willing to accept enormous sacrifice and risk to themselves,” said the Prime Minister.   

The Prime Minister stated that the horrific events of 9/11, coupled with subsequent terrorist attacks elsewhere, have galvanized the international community into taking action to stop terrorism and to offer a better vision of the future for all humanity. Canada has been part of this global effort through the efforts of the Canadian Forces serving in Afghanistan.

“Canadian men and women, with families and children, are courageously putting themselves forward to make that part of the world a better place.  Because of their efforts, the Taliban is on the run, not in charge,” said Prime Minister Harper.

The Prime Minister concluded by asking Canadians to keep the personnel and families of the extraordinary men and women serving in Afghanistan in their thoughts and prayers.