Premier issues second Elliot Lake statement

NEWS RELEASE

OFFICE OF THE PREMIER

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Premier's statement on tragedy In Elliot Lake
 
(June 25, 2012) - Premier Dalton McGuinty released the following statement, after confirmation that a person has died in the collapse of a mall roof in Elliot Lake:

"Today, I want to join with people across Ontario to express our deepest sympathy to the entire community of Elliot Lake. 

In particular, to those still waiting for news of loved ones, please know that we are thinking of you and holding you in our prayers at this time.

And to the first responders from in and around Elliot Lake, thank you for your tireless efforts since Saturday.

And on behalf of all Ontarians, I also want to thank those emergency services workers who came from across our province to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts.

When one community in Ontario is hurt, it touches us all, and we will continue to stand together to see our fellow Ontarians through this tragedy."