T
he University of Guelph lowered its flags today, joining Canadians in mourning after the shootings in Nova Scotia on Sunday.
“Flags have been lowered to half-mast to honour the victims of this tragedy,” said the University, “and to express solidarity with communities across Nova Scotia and Canada.”
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called on Canadians to stand unified in the face of “senseless violence and tragedy.”
The shooting on Sunday has left 19 people dead, including the shooter.
“Violence of any kind has no place in Canada. We stand with you and we grieve with you,” the prime minister told the nation in his daily briefing on April 20.
“No one man’s action can build a wall between us and a better day, no matter how evil, how thoughtless, or how destructive. Canadians are kind and generous. We are there for each other and we look out for one another. As families grieve the loss of a loved one, all Canadians are standing with them.”
The #UofG community joins other Canadians in mourning after fatal weekend shootings in Nova Scotia. Flags have been lowered to half-mast to honour the victims of this tragedy and to express solidarity with communities across Nova Scotia and Canada https://t.co/MlG8R1x8Te pic.twitter.com/cuwcvwmuld
— University of Guelph (@uofg) April 20, 2020
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