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Canadian PM Carney 'horrified' by Montreal shooting near Jewish sites

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed horror over a shooting in a predominantly Jewish Montreal neighborhood that killed at least two people, including a police officer.
  • Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette condemned the attack, calling it unacceptable in Canadian society and pledging full government cooperation and support for victims.
  • The Minister of Diaspora Affairs decried a rise in antisemitic violence in Canada, urging action beyond condemnations, while Israel's consulate offered condolences.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called a shooting in a heavily Jewish Montreal neighborhood on Monday, which left at least two people dead including a police officer, "horrifying." He extended his thoughts to the victims, their families, first responders, and the entire Côte‑des‑Neiges community.

horrified

— Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneyreferring to the shooting attack in Montreal

Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette stated she was "deeply shaken" by the attack, emphasizing that such violence has "no place" in Canadian society. The Quebec government pledged full cooperation with authorities and support for those affected. Fréchette announced the Quebec flag would be flown at half-mast and that psychological support teams would be dispatched.

My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the first responders, and the entire community of Côte‑des‑Neiges

— Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carneyposted on X/Twitter after the shooting

Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli closely monitored the situation, noting ongoing contact with community leaders and authorities. He decried a perceived rise in antisemitic violence in Canada over the past two years, warning of potential loss of innocent lives and urging action rather than just condemnations. Israel's consulate in Montreal also offered condolences and expressed appreciation for the swift response of local police.

deeply shaken

— Quebec Premier Christine Fréchettedescribing her reaction to the attack
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