Press Release

Cullen expresses sorrow for Indian earthquake victims February 8, 2001 ETOBICOKE -  I would like to express my deep sorrow in the aftermath of the terrible disaster in Gujurat.  I offer my profound condolences to all of those who suffered during the tragic earthquake in Ahmamabad.  The value of human loss to the community is immeasurable, and it is incumbent upon all of us to share our resources to lend aid to those who are in need. I was stunned to see the scale of the destruction and deeply moved by the obvious grief and suffering of those who have lost friends and loved ones.  In the struggle to deal with the magnitude of the disaster, our prayers are with them. The Government of Canada is actively involved financially and with other ways in the recovery and disaster relief efforts in the area.  The Minister of International Cooperation, the Honourable Maria Minna, P.C., M.P., is reviewing the local needs, and our response, on a daily basis. We share the grief of those whose lives have been shattered so suddenly by the loss of loved ones and neighbours.