Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his public safety minister are delivering messages of sorrow 91裸聊视频� but not panic 91裸聊视频� in the aftermath of a Toronto man91裸聊视频檚 deadly rampage through city streets in a van.
In an early morning statement, Trudeau said there is no apparent link to terrorism, adding that all Canadians are standing with Toronto as it continues to reel from the attack.
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91裸聊视频淭he events that took place yesterday in Toronto were a senseless attack and a horrific tragedy,91裸聊视频� Trudeau said, extending condolences to the victims and thanks to the first responders on the scene.
91裸聊视频淭hey handled this extremely difficult situation with professionalism and bravery. They faced danger without a moment of hesitation, and there is no doubt that their courage saved lives and prevented further injuries.91裸聊视频�
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But while Trudeau says the investigation into the incident is still underway, he says there is no evidence to suggest there is a 91裸聊视频渘ational security element91裸聊视频� to the situation.
91裸聊视频淎ll Canadians are with Toronto today 91裸聊视频� in our hearts, in our prayers and in our thoughts.91裸聊视频�
Meanwhile, Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale, who happens to be in Toronto for a meeting with other G7 national security ministers, says the attack has led to 91裸聊视频渁 very large homicide investigation,91裸聊视频� with city police at the helm and every level of government taking part.
Goodale thanked other countries, especially the United States, for their condolences and offers of help. And he, too, commended the first responders.
Like Trudeau, he reiterated that the investigation 91裸聊视频渨hat happened and why91裸聊视频� has only just begun, but sees no reason to draw any links to a national security risk or organized attack.
The and first responders faced danger without hesitation today, and I want to thank them for their courage and professionalism. We91裸聊视频檒l continue working with our law enforcement partners as the investigation continues.
91裸聊视频� Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau)
The attack began Monday afternoon when a man allegedly drove a van down a busy stretch of sidewalk on Yonge Street in the city91裸聊视频檚 north end.
Toronto police have arrested 25-year-old Alek Minassian in the incident.
Minassian is due to appear in court later today.
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91裸聊视频� Toronto Police (@TorontoPolice)
Alek Minassian, 25
-He will appear in court Tuesday, April 24, 2018
-10 am at 1000 Finch Avenue West court
-Information on charges to be released at that time
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