Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale says the threat level remains unchanged in Canada in the wake of attacks on two New Zealand mosques that left at least 49 dead.
One man has been charged with murder following the attack, which appears to have been racially motivated.
According to the government’s website, a medium threat level means a violent act of terrorism "could occur." Canada’s threat level has remained at medium since October 2014. "Everybody has the right to practise their faith + culture without fear. Canada is closely following the appalling terrorist attack in New Zealand," Goodale said in aOther political reaction has also been pouring in throughout the day, including from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who called the attacks "appalling."
The president of the centre where the attack took place, Boufeldja Benabdallah, also weighed in on the tragedy. He said it was "terrible" and acknowledged that it brought memories of Quebec City shooting racing back into his mind.
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