Statement from Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre (translated)
A photo Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre with Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo tweeted by Coderre in February. (Twitter/@deniscoderre)
“It is with dismay that we learned of the attacks in Paris. We strongly condemn these acts of violence. On my own behalf and on behalf of all Montrealers, I express my deepest sorrow and my sympathies to the families and relatives of the victims.
"I conveyed my condolences to the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo. In these difficult times, Montrealers are attached to the French and Parisians affected by this terrible tragedy.
"We are with them in their grief and in the battle against all forms of violence. We offer them our full support. Tonight, we are all Parisians."
The flags at city hall are flying at half staff to show solidarity with the people of France.
Statement from Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard (translated)
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard speaks at a news conference in this CP File photo
"On behalf of Quebec, I wish to express my dismay regarding these attacks. They are criminal and unjustifiable.
“We offer our deepest condolences to the relatives of the victims, the French people and government of the French Republic. Our fraternal links with France mean that all of Quebec is affected by these attacks.
“We are, with all our hearts, with the French people.”
The Quebec flag is flying at half staff on the central tower at the National Assembly.
Statement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“I am shocked and saddened that so many people have been killed and injured today in a number of terrorist attacks in Paris, France, and that many others are being held hostage.
“As the situation continues to unfold, Sophie and I join all Canadians in extending our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those killed. It is our sincere hope that the hostages are freed unharmed as soon as possible. We also wish a speedy recovery to all those who have been injured.
“Canada stands with France at this dark time and offers all possible assistance. We will continue to work closely with the international community to help prevent these terrible, senseless acts.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of France and we mourn their loss.”
