Statement By The Prime Minister Of Canada

June 23, 2010

Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued the following statement to mark the sixth annual National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism:
“On this day of remembrance — which comes on the 25th anniversary of the day that the 329 men, women and children onboard Air India Flight 182 perished in the worst act of terrorism in Canadian history — our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have lost loved ones to acts of terrorism both in Canada and around the world.

“We have been deeply moved by this atrocity.  The Air India Flight 182 bombing and other incidents around the globe since remind us that terrorism is still alive and well in the world and is an enemy with a thousand faces.

“The best tribute we can make to the victims of terrorism is to ensure that atrocities like the bombing of Air India Flight 182 never happen again. To that end, our Government has introduced new measures to thwart terrorists and will continue to put the safety of all Canadians first. 
“On this day, let us keep all the victims of terrorism, and their families and loved ones, in our thoughts.”