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<p><font size="+1"></font><font size="+1"><strong>July 10, 2003 <em>(11:40 a.m. EDT)</em> No. 97</strong></font></p>
<p align="CENTER"><font size="+1"><strong>CANADA EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES OVER FERRY DISASTER IN BANGLADESH</strong></font></p>
<p>Foreign Affairs Minister Bill Graham today expressed deep sadness over yesterday's tragic ferry disaster in Bangladesh,
which claimed hundreds of lives.</p>
<p>"Canadians are profoundly moved by the reports coming out of Chandpur," said Minister Graham. "On behalf of the
citizens of Canada, I extend our deepest condolences to the friends and families of the victims of this tragedy and assure
them that our prayers are with them at this difficult time."</p>
<p>The Minister also noted that Canadian officials at the High Commission in Dhaka are working closely with Bangladeshi
officials to determine whether any Canadians perished in the disaster.</p>
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<p>For further information, media representatives may contact:</p>
<p>Isabelle Savard</p>
<p>Director of Communications</p>
<p>Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs</p>
<p>(613) 995-1851</p>
<p>Media Relations Office</p>
<p>Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade</p>
<p>(613) 995-1874</p>
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