Prime Minister Chrétien Expresses Sympathy over Accident at Maccabiah Games


July 14, 1997
Ottawa, Ontario

Prime Minister Jean Chrétien expressed his sympathies today to the families of the victims of the tragic accident at the Maccabiah Games being held in Israel.

At least one Australian was killed. Many other people were injured. More than 300 Canadians are attending the Games, none have been killed or injured.

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