By The Canadian Press

QuickQuotes: MPs react to third anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

Oct 7, 2026 | 9:13 AM

OTTAWA — On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas launched a deadly terrorist attack on Israel which left 1,200 people dead, and Israel responded with a war that has killed more than 75,000 people in the Gaza Strip.

Here’s what Canadian politicians said to mark the date:

“This is a sombre anniversary of an unspeakable tragedy. The government has been taking actions at home to protect the Jewish community, protect all Canadians, but particularly the Jewish community. And it’s above and beyond protection. It’s about the ability to truly thrive, live their lives freely and openly, and thrive as Jewish people in Canada … There’s more work to do. This is a job for all Canadians, to ensure that all Canadians can live freely and openly in our society.”

— Prime Minister Mark Carney

“Three years ago today, the world witnessed the deadliest attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Families were torn apart, children kidnapped, women assaulted, and the elderly slaughtered: some 809 civilians were killed, while 252 would endure captivity as hostages … The hatred that fuelled Oct. 7 did not remain on foreign shores. Right here in Canada, far too many synagogues, Jewish businesses and institutions have been the targets of harassment and hate.”

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— Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre

“It’s the third anniversary of the worst slaughter of Jews since the Second World War, and I think for Israelis and for Jews across the world and for many other people who sympathize with what happened, it’s a very bad day. I will always remember Alexandre Look from my riding, who was one of the people who died as a hero, where he shielded others in a shelter with his own body. But there were seven other Canadians as well as Alex that died, and today I will be reflecting on all of them.”

QuickQuotes: MPs react to third anniversary of Oct. 7 attacks

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