INDEPTH: LONDON BOMBING
Canadian Reaction
CBC News Online | July 7, 2005
From the Canadian government and other official sources:
Anyone inquiring
on the status of Canadians in London is asked to call Foreign Affairs information
hotline, at 1-800-606-5499. Canadians travelling in London can contact the
Canadian
High Commission:
Canada House, Consular Services, Trafalgar Square, London, SW1Y 5BJ, England,
U.K.
Tel.: 44 (20) 7258-6600
Fax: 44 (20) 7258-6533
E-Mail: LDN@international.gc.ca
Internet:
www.london.gc.ca
Canadians planning to travel to London should contact their travel agent,
tour operator or airline to determine whether the situation will affect their
travel arrangements, and plan accordingly.
All major European cities have raised their security alert status. Travellers
can expect increased police presence and security at all major airports and
throughout transportation networks in Western Europe. Canadians should exercise
caution, maintain a high level of personal security awareness at all times
and in all places.
Consular
Affairs information or Canadians travelling to the U.K.
Foreign
Affairs Canada
Public Safety Minister Anne McLellan says security has been heightened for
all mass transit and transportation systems across the country.
"There is no specific threat to Canadians, but we have to be prepared."
-Anne McLellan, minister of public safety
Public
Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
"Even though there is no specific threat at this time in Canada, Canadians
should be vigilant,"
-RCMP Cpl. Monique Beauchamp.
RCMP
“Today, we have been witness to acts of cowardice and terror. The London
bombings are an unspeakable attack on the innocent and on a way of life. On
behalf of all Canadians, I have extended to Prime Minister Blair the condolences
and the sympathies of our nation. We pray for those who have lost their lives,
and for their families. Canadian security forces are working closely with those
of Great Britain. We stand ready to provide any assistance that may be required
at this difficult hour and in the days and weeks ahead. Our collective freedom
has come under attack today by those who would use violence and murder to force
extremism upon the world. We must and we will stand against these terrorists.
We will do so together. And we will prevail.”
- Prime Minister Paul Martin
Prime Minister of Canada
"It is with sadness mixed with anger that we watch the unfolding tragedy
in London today.
We are reminded that we must be ever vigilant to guard against acts of terrorism
and to remain steadfast in our resolve to bring to justice all those who commit
these treacherous and cowardly crimes.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims and survivors and their friends
and families as they struggle with this assault on their basic freedoms and
their very lives.
We extend our support to Prime Minister Blair and all Britons who are coping
with this tragedy."
-Stephen Harper, leader of the Opposition
"Like all Canadians, I am repulsed by the violence we have witnessed
today in London and express our deepest condolences to the families of the
victims and to all those affected.
I join with Prime Minister Blair, Prime Minister Martin and the other G-8
leaders in strongly condemning these acts of terrorism. We will not allow it
to undermine Canadian society, our institutions or our beliefs in democracy,
human rights, tolerance, and equality.
Indeed, we must go forward today with greater determination to build a world
that embraces these ideals.
As evidence of that resolve, I urge the leaders gathered in Gleneagles to
press on with their stated agenda to address global climate change and to meeting
our commitments to fight global poverty.
Once more, our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."
- Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party
The TTC will be monitoring the events in London and will remain in close
contact with the Toronto Police Service and the intelligence agencies in Canada.
At this time, there is no upgraded threat condition for the TTC.
-Toronto Transit Commission
Toronto Transit Commission
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