Lapu Lapu Festival Attack: PM Carney PAUSES Election Campaign After Deadly Vancouver Vehicle Attack

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In a heartbreaking turn of events, Prime Minister Mark Carney has paused his election campaign to express condolences following a deadly vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival. The attack, which claimed the lives of nine people and left several others injured, has shaken the nation. While security officials have assured there is no active threat to Canadians, the tragedy has sent shockwaves through the country. In this video, we dive into Carney’s statement and the ongoing investigation into the incident. Stay tuned for more updates as authorities continue to assess the situation.    #MarkCarney #VancouverAttack #CanadaNews #VehicleAttack #VancouverFestival #Condolences #CanadaElection #BreakingNews #Safety #TragicIncident  Also Read  Puthandu 2025: Is There A Government & Bank Holiday On April 14 In Tamil New Year? :: https://www.oneindia.com/chennai/puthandu-2025-is-there-a-government-bank-holiday-on-april-14-on-tamil-new-year-in-tamil-nadu-4123091.html?ref=DMDesc  Salon Du Chocolat Makes Debut In Mumbai:  What To Expect, Venue, Dates, And More :: https://www.oneindia.com/in-focus/mumbai-blast/salon-du-chocolat-makes-debut-in-mumbai-what-to-expect-venue-dates-and-more-4082847.html?ref=DMDesc  Gangasagar Mela 2025: A Guide To Facilities, Safety, And Pilgrim Services :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/gangasagar-mela-2025-a-guide-to-facilities-safety-and-pilgrim-services-4041855.html?ref=DMDesc    ~PR.274~HT.408~GR.121~

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00:00Late yesterday evening, I and all Canadians were shocked, devastated, and heartbroken.

00:08What we know at this time is that at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver,

00:14an occasion to gather and to celebrate the vibrancy of the Filipino-Canadian community,

00:21nine people were killed, and more than 20 were injured in what the Vancouver police are describing

00:27as a car-ramming attack.

00:32I would like to commend the quick and compassionate actions of those at the scene

00:37and of our first responders.

00:40An investigation is ongoing to determine how and why this horrific attack occurred.

00:47Authorities have confirmed that one person is in custody, and it is believed that they acted alone.

00:54Overnight, I was briefed by my National Security and Intelligence Advisor

01:00and the Public Safety Minister about the situation.

01:04Currently, we do not believe that there is any active threat to Canadians.

01:10I and my ministers are also closely engaged with local law enforcement,

01:16along with provincial and municipal officials,

01:19and they have the full support of the federal government.

01:22My team has also been in touch with the Premier's Office and the Vancouver Mayor's Office,

01:27and later today I intend to speak with David Eby and Ken Sim.

01:31Last night, families lost a sister, a brother, a mother, a father, a son, or a daughter.

01:41Those families are living every family's nightmare.

01:44And to them and to the many others who were injured,

01:50to the Filipino-Canadian community,

01:53and to everyone in the broader Lower Mainland, Vancouver,

01:57I would like to offer my deepest condolences

01:59and my wishes for strength and compassion in this tragic time.

02:03I know that I join all Canadians in mourning with you.

02:09I know that Canadians are united with you.

02:13The strength and the resilience of the Filipino-Canadian community

02:20is exemplified by the Tugalog term by a neon.

02:29It captures the Filipino spirit of community, of cooperation, and unity

02:33to achieve a common goal.

02:36And it's this spirit upon which we must draw

02:39in this incredibly difficult time.

02:42We will comfort the grieving.

02:45We will care for each other.

02:48We will unite in common purpose.

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