Montrealers packed a square to hear messages of grief and solidarity.

Montrealers packed a square to hear messages of grief and solidarity.
Photo Credit: Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

Vigils held across Canada to mourn victims of mosque attack

Huge crowds turned out in the freezing cold in several Canadian cities last night to mourn the victims of the Quebec mosque attack and to express solidarity with Muslims. In Quebec City, blocks from where the attack took place, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named the six men who were murdered and stood with opposition leaders and leaders of the Muslim community to address the crowd.

‘Unspeakable cruelty’

“The six men who were killed and all the others who were wounded (19) do not represent a threat — they were ordinary Canadians like us all,” said Trudeau. “Unspeakable cruelty and violence perpetrated on those who came together in friendship and in faith. We stand with you, we love you and we support you.”

Alexandre Bissonnette, a 27-year-old student has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and five counts of attempted murder.

Hundreds of citizens of Ottawa turned out in front of Parliament. Gov. Gen. David Johnston described the attack as an “unspeakable” act.
Hundreds of citizens of Ottawa turned out in front of Parliament. Gov. Gen. David Johnston described the attack as an “unspeakable” act. © Justin Tang/The Canadian Press
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife offered flowers at a vigil in Quebec City.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife offered flowers at a vigil in Quebec City. © Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press
Toronto vigil
Toronto vigil © Chris Young/The Canadian Press
Vigil in Kingston, Ontario
© Lars Hagberg/The Canadian Press
People in Hamilton, Ontario expressed solidarity with the Muslim community.
People in Hamilton, Ontario expressed solidarity with the Muslim community. © Adam Carter/CBC
People placed candles at the vigil in Quebec City.
People placed candles at the vigil in Quebec City. © Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press

These photos illustrate just a few of the many vigils held all over Canada, including the North.

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