Prime Minister visits Ottawa mosque

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited an Ottawa mosque Sunday evening, to show solidarity with the Muslim community following the attacks in New Zealand.

Trudeau was joined by Liberal MPs Anita Vandenbeld and Chandra Arya at the South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque.

Fifty people were killed and another 41 were injured in attacks at two mosques during Friday prayers.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said “Islamophobia & hate have no place anywhere & have a devastating impact.” Trudeau added his visit to the mosque was a chance to mourn for those killed in New Zealand and “listen to young people about how we can keep building safe & inclusive communities.”

Islamophobia & hate have no place anywhere, & have a devastating impact. I visited the South Nepean Muslim Community Mosque tonight, to mourn for those killed in the New Zealand terrorist attack & listen to young people about how we can keep building safe & inclusive communities. pic.twitter.com/CVxnT0fNKd

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 18, 2019

Tonight @JustinTrudeau spoke to a packed @SNMCca mosque to show solidarity with the Ottawa Muslim community. We must call out & oppose islamophobia, hatred & racism. I wish everyone could have been there tonight to see so many proud Canadians gathered to promote love & acceptance pic.twitter.com/8rQDRZjLhd

— Anita Vandenbeld (@anitavandenbeld) March 18, 2019