Prime Minister Carney Marks National Day of Remembrance for Québec City Mosque Attack, Reaffirms Action Against Islamophobia
National Day of Remembrance Quebec City Mosque Attack Honours Victims
Ottawa, Ontario – Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement today marking the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia, honouring the victims of the 2017 attack and reaffirming the federal government’s commitment to confronting hate and Islamophobia across Canada.
In his statement, the Prime Minister remembered Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzeddine Soufiane, and Aboubaker Thabti, who were killed in the Islamophobic attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec in Sainte-Foy. Nineteen others were injured in the attack.
Islamophobia has no place in Canada.
9 years ago today, the lives of 6 Canadian Muslims were horrifically taken in an Islamophobic act of terror in Québec City that left 19 more people injured. As we remember them, we remain committed to building a country where Canadians of…
— Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) January 29, 2026
“The horror of that day remains a solemn reminder of the pervasiveness of Islamophobia and the devastating consequences of hatred,” the Prime Minister said in the statement.
Commitment to Action Beyond Remembrance
Prime Minister Carney emphasized that remembrance must be matched with concrete action, stating that his government is focused on ensuring all Canadians can live “openly, freely, and safely.”
He highlighted federal efforts to address the rise in hate and hate-motivated crimes, including Canada’s Action Plan on Combatting Hate, as well as ongoing reforms to the Canada Community Security Program, aimed at helping communities better protect themselves and respond to threats motivated by hate.
The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of continued engagement with communities across the country, particularly those directly affected by hate and discrimination.
Standing With Canada’s Muslim Community
In closing, Prime Minister Carney reaffirmed the government’s solidarity with Muslim communities nationwide, stating that the federal government remains committed to building a country where Canadians of all faiths can thrive without fear.
The National Day of Remembrance was established to honour the victims of the Québec City mosque attack and to reinforce Canada’s collective responsibility to confront Islamophobia and all forms of hate.
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