Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that Canadians are "deeply disturbed and saddened" by the violent actions of Trump supporters in Washington D.C. and that democracy in the United States "must be upheld." Canadians are deeply disturbed and saddened by the attack on democracy in the United States, our closest ally and neighbour. Canada is deeply shocked by the situation in Washington DC. Canada's ambassador to the United States said all embassy staff in Washington D.C. are "safe and accounted for." NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh described the images coming out of Washington D.C. "frightening" and blamed Trump's actions for the unrest.

Source: CBC News January 06, 2021 21:49 UTC