Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that he was “horrified” to learn of a shooting attack in a heavily Jewish neighborhood in Montreal, Quebec, on Monday in which at least two people, including a police officer, were killed.
“My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, the first responders, and the entire community of Côte‑des‑Neiges,” Carney said in a post on X/Twitter.
Quebec Province Premier Christine Fréchette similarly shared that she was “deeply shaken” by the attack and that the government of Quebec “is offering its full cooperation to the authorities involved and will remain present to support the victims, their loved ones, and the community.”
Fréchette condemned the attack as an act that has “no place” in Canadian society.
"I would like to thank the police officers, first responders, and all those working on the ground," she stated, adding that an investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
In a press briefing later on Monday, Fréchette announced that the Quebec flag will be flown at half-mast in the aftermath of the shooting. She also stated that the province will dispatch psychological support teams to any individual affected by the attack who needs them.
Minister of Diaspora Affairs decries rise in antisemitic violence in Canada
Minister of Diaspora Affairs Amichai Chikli stated in a post on X/Twitter that he is closely monitoring the situation and that his ministry is in ongoing contact with community leaders and relevant authorities in Montreal.
“The Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism stands ready to assist, support, and stand alongside the community during this difficult time,” he continued.
While the motivation behind the attack has not yet been confirmed by Canadian authorities, Chikli decried the rise in antisemitic violence against Canada’s Jewish communities over the past two years.
“As we have warned time and again, it is only a matter of time before there will be loss of innocent lives,” Chikli stated, urging local authorities to “stop with the condemnations and committees, and start with the action.”
Israel’s consulate in Montreal also extended its thoughts and prayers to all impacted by the shooting in a post on X/Twitter.
“We offer our most sincere condolences to the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy,” the consulate said in a statement released on social media.