Canada promises assistance for Japan

Posted Mar 11, 2011 03:28:28 PM.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has called Japan’s ambassador to Canada to express his condolences following the devastating earthquake.

During their conversation on Friday the Prime Minister spoke on behalf of all Canadians, saying our thoughts and prayers are with all of the people who have been impacted by this disaster.

Canada will stand by Japan as it deals with the aftermath.

Harper says our country is ready to provide assistance and support to help the Japanese people recover.

So far there are no reports of Canadians being injured or killed but our embassy in Japan is in close contact with Japanese authorities.

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