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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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