— To those families who have lost loved ones: this House mourns with you. To those recovering from injury, this House is praying for you. To students, teachers, parents, every parent at Tumbler Ridge – all of Canada is with you Carney said. He emphasized that it would be difficult to come to terms with this senseless violence.
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Carney expressed his respect for the Tumbler Ridge community. “It's a city of miners, teachers, builders, families who built their lives there, people who always helped each other,” he said, recalling how in the past the residents of Tumbler Ridge cared for and supported each other.
— May the memory of those lost be a blessing. Let this community that has shown its fortitude so many times in the past find the strength to heal once again, let this House show that it is worthy of what Tumbler Ridge has always been – striving to make Canada better, gentler and safer – the Prime Minister concluded his speech.
Parliamentarians received Carney's speech with a standing ovation. Before the speech, a moment of silence was honored for the victims.
