The attacks on Parliament Hill and the War Memorial in Ottawa elicited expressions of sympathy, condemnation and support from world leaders and embassies.
QUEEN ELIZABETH
"Prince Philip and I were shocked and saddened by the events in Ottawa yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected," the Queen said in a statement released through Gov. Gen. David Johnston.
GOVERNOR GENERAL (CANADA)
“For all Canadians, the violent acts carried out in our capital yesterday were deeply shocking and saddening," said Gov. Gen. David Johnston in a statement from Warsaw, Poland, in the Presence of President Komorowski.
"My wife, Sharon, and I share this profound sense of sadness. We offer our deepest sympathies to the family of Corporal Nathan Cirillo of the Canadian Armed Forces, who was killed, and our hearts go out to those who were wounded.”
BRITAIN
British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed his support on Twitter:
I'm appalled by today's attack in Ottawa. I offer my full support to and the Canadian people as they deal with this incident.
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron)
UNITED STATES
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke on the phone on Wednesday with Prime Minister Stephen Harper to express condemnation in the wake of the attacks and the American people’s solidarity with Canada. He offered any assistance Canada needed in responding to these attacks.
, Obama revealed more of what he said to Harper, including:
“And I pledged, as always, to make sure that our national security teams are coordinating very closely, given not only is Canada one of our closest allies in the world but they’re our neighbors and our friends, and obviously there’s a lot of interaction between Canadians and the United States, where we have such a long border.”
“I had a chance to travel to the Parliament in Ottawa. I’m very familiar with that area and am reminded of how warmly I was received and how wonderful the people there were. And so obviously we’re all shaken by it, but we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that we’re standing side by side with Canada during this difficult time.
ISRAEL
The Israeli prime minister's office tweeted its own statement of condolence, and expression of support.
PM Netanyahu expressed his full support for Canada's fight against terrorism, in which Israel and the international community are partners.
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM)
On Thursday, Ambassador of Israel to Canada Rafael Barak offered his “deepest condolences” to the families of friends of Corporal Nathan Cirillo as well as Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who died in an attack in Quebec on Monday.
“Israel and Canada share a bond of friendship that is rooted in our democratic values,” Barak wrote. “It was truly sad to see such a heinous attack in both the home of Canada’s democracy and at a site that enshrines Canada’s sacrifice in the fight for freedom.”
AUSTRALIA
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott spoke with Harper following Monday’s “horrific murder” of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent in Quebec. On Wednesday, after the week’s second murder of a Canadian solider, he told Australia’s parliament that "no country on Earth is more akin to Australia than Canada".
"I regard Stephen Harper, their Prime Minister, as a friend and almost a brother," he added.
He also took to Twitter to express condolences:
On behalf of the Australian Parliament and people, I express our solidarity with the Parliament and people of Canada on this grim day.
— Tony Abbott (@TonyAbbottMHR)
He said Australia’s federal police have stepped up their patrols around parliament as wel l as the Canadian High Commission in Canberra.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key expressed similar sentiments:
I wish to extend New Zealand’s sincere condolences to the people of Canada. Today we stand beside them in solidarity.
— John Key (@johnkeypm)
CHINA
condemned the attacks in a statement and sent condolences to the family of the soldier killed.
“The Chinese side is ready to provide assistances if needed,” the embassy said in a statement. It added the embassy has enhanced security measures and have “reminded Chinese citizens including students, tourists and businessmen in Ottawa to follow instructions regarding safety and security from the Ottawa Police Service and the RCMP.”
INDIA
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted:
News of the attack in Ottawa is extremely disturbing. I pray for everyone's safety.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)
UNITED NATIONS
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said in a statement that his “thoughts are with the people and government of Canada at this difficult time." And he ”hopes the situation will be brought quickly under control by Canadian law enforcement authorities.”
NORAD
Gen. Chuck Jacoby, commander of NORAD, issued a statement that spoke of the bond between Canada and the United States.
"My heart goes out to our Canadian comrades on this tragic day following the shootings in Ottawa, as well as the hit-and-run attack in Quebec earlier this week, both of which targeted Canadian Forces personnel," said Jacoby "We offer our sincerest condolences to the people of Canada. We share their grief, but also their determination not to be intimidated by these cowardly acts."