Statement by the Prime Minister on the first anniversary of the fatal shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec
January 29, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the fatal shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec:
“One year ago tonight, a senseless attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Ste-Foy claimed the lives of six worshippers and seriously injured nineteen more.
“On this solemn anniversary, I join Canadians across the country to remember and honour those who were taken from us too soon. Our thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all those who still live with the pain and trauma caused by the attack. We also honour the first responders, whose courage and professionalism saved lives that night.
“This was a terrorist attack against all Canadians, meant to test our resolve and weaken our values. It failed. In the wake of the shooting, a solidarity movement formed across the country as Canadians united to condemn the attack and counter hatred with hope.
“A year later, our message has not changed: We are stronger together. No matter our faith or where we were born, we are equal members of this country. We will not let an act of intolerance divide us and make any Canadian feel less at home.
“The Government of Canada stands in solidarity with Canada’s Muslim community. We will continue to fight Islamophobia and take action against it and all other forms of hatred and discrimination, and defend the diversity that makes Canada strong.”
Governor General of Canada will cheer on Canadian athletes in PyeongChang
January 28, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will visit South Korea from February 7 to 12, 2018.
During the visit, the Governor General will attend the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang and the opening of Canada Olympic House.
Her Excellency will also cheer on Canadian athletes during the first days of the competition as they write another chapter in our country’s rich sports history.
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“I am thrilled that the Governor General will attend the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games to cheer on our athletes, and let them know how proud we all are of Team Canada.”—Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
Quick facts
- This will be Governor General Julie Payette’s first visit to South Korea. The last Governor General to visit South Korea was the Right Honourable David Johnston in 2013.
- The Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 will take place from February 9 to 25, 2018.
- This will be the second time South Korea will welcome the world’s greatest athletes, having previously hosted the Summer Olympics and Paralympics in Seoul in 1988.
- The Government of Canada is the largest single investor in Canada’s sport system, providing funding for initiatives that support our high-performance athletes and that promote sport participation among all Canadians.
Reminder - Itinerary for Monday, January 29, 2018
January 28, 2018
Ottawa, Ontario
Itinerary for the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, for Monday, January 29, 2018:
Ottawa, Ontario
2 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend Question Period.
3:15 p.m. The Prime Minister will deliver a statement in the House of Commons on the first anniversary of the fatal shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec.
Québec, Quebec
6:30 p.m. The Prime Minister will attend a vigil for victims of the fatal shooting at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec and will deliver remarks.
Parking lot (behind Notre-Dame-de-Foy church)
820, rue du Chanoine-Martin
820, rue du Chanoine-Martin
Notes for media:
- Open coverage for remarks. A media riser will be available.
- Pooled coverage for procession of dignitaries following remarks.
- Media are encouraged to arrive for 5:30 p.m.
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