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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
 The Secretary
General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel
Insulza, today condemned "the cowardly shooting of a soldier dutifully
guarding Canada’s war memorial and the subsequent armed attack on
Canada’s Parliament,
which represent an affront to the very symbols of Canadian democracy,”
and expressed his support and the Organization's for the Government of
Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The Secretary General offered his condolences to the family of Corporal
Nathan Cirillo, who was killed in the attack at the Cenotaph, and said
he stood in solidarity with all Canadians during this difficult time. He
also noted the courage of members of the
security services who risked their lives and were able to stop one
armed intruder inside the parliament building before he was able to
target additional victims, including Members of Parliament who were
present at the time of the attack.
The OAS leader praised Canada as a country with deep democratic
traditions, strong rule of law and firm resolve. “I know that Canadians
will not be intimidated by this heinous act, whatever its origins or
motivation,” he said. "Once again, terrorism has struck
in the heart of our continent, and we must join forces to combat it,"
he added.
For more information, please visit the OAS Website at www.oas.org.
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