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Statement by Prime
Minister Jean Chrétien announcing
a National Day of Mourning in Canada on
September 14, 2001 in memory of the
victims of the terrorist attacks in the United States
September 13, 2001
Ottawa, Ontario
I am asking all Canadians to join
tomorrow in a National Day of Mourning for the victims of the terrorist attacks
that took place in the United States earlier this week.
This will show the solidarity that we
feel towards our American friends and the families of the Canadian victims.
We have invited Ambassador Paul Cellucci
of the United States to represent his people.
For a ceremony that will take place at
noon tomorrow on Parliament Hill.
We want to fortify their courage in the
face of this terrible situation.
We join all civilized nations in
pledging our complete support in the days to come.
And our full cooperation in bringing
those who have committed this awful crime to justice.
I also once again wish to thank all
Canadians for the tremendous concern and generosity they have shown for our
American neighbours in their time of need.
I also want to emphasize that we are in
a struggle against terrorism.
Not against any one community or faith.
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