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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME
MINISTER
November 24, 2000
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today responded to news that a suspicious fire
destroyed the Masjid mosque in Surrey, British Columbia last night.
It is with great concern and sadness that I learned of the fire last
night that destroyed a mosque in Surrey, British Columbia. Should police and
fire investigators discover that this was a deliberate act, I hope the
perpetrators are brought quickly to justice, for Canada is a country of
peace and tolerance. Canadians abhor any cowardly and vicious act of hate.
Aline joins me in our relief at the news that no one was injured. Our
thoughts are with the Muslim community in Surrey – and with Muslims across
Canada – whose places of worship should be safe retreats of spiritual calm.
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