February 4, 2006 (3:15 p.m. EST)
No. 7
GOVERNMENT OF CANADA STATEMENT ON SINKING OF
EGYPTIAN FERRY
The Government of Canada today issued the following statement regarding the sinking
of the Egyptian ferry in the Red Sea, Friday:
“Canadians are deeply saddened by the loss of life in the sinking of the Al Salam 98
ferry, with up to 1,000 lives feared lost. We offer our heartfelt condolences to Egypt,
Saudi Arabia and all other countries affected by this tragedy. Our thoughts are with the
victims and their families.”
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