Ottawa, Ontario - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada

The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement:

“Canada is appalled by today’s terrorist attack at Garissa University College in Kenya, which has claimed the lives of many innocent students. 

“On behalf of all Canadians, I express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish a swift recovery to the injured.

“Canada stands by the people of Kenya in these difficult times and will continue to support international efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms.”

Contacts

Johanna Quinney
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
343-203-1851
johanna.quinney@international.gc.ca

Media Relations Office 
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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