Two Canadians killed in Mumbai attacks: Foreign Minister

Toronto, Nov 29 (PTI) Two Canadians, including a woman,
were among over 160 people killed in the terror strikes in
India's financial hub Mumbai, Canada Foreign Minister Lawrence
Cannon has said.

The Canadian victims' names had not been released by the
government here so far, but Cannon said their families had
been notified.

"On behalf of all Canadians and the Government of Canada,
I offer my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of
the deceased," Cannon said in a statement.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families at this
difficult time," said Cannon, whose statement in French added
that one of the victims was female.

Canada, he said, strongly condemns "these despicable acts
of violence" targeting innocent civilians.

The Foreign Minister said the government was closely
following events in India and working to assist Canadians in
Mumbai.

"I want to reassure Canadians and the families affected
that the government of Canada is making every effort to help
and support Canadians in Mumbai. We continue to monitor the
situation very closely."

The announcement came as one of the victims' identity was
disclosed by his colleague.

Michael Moss, a physician who was on vacation in India,
was killed in the Mumbai terror attacks on Wednesday. Moss was
due to return home early next week, Ron Ludman, director of
professional services at the Richardson Hospital Centre in
Montreal said.

"It's almost inconceivable to us that on Monday, he won't
be here." PTI CORR
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