The Government of Canada remembers the terror attacks of September 11, 2001

On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York, at the Pentagon in Virginia and in a quiet field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. After ten years, we pause to remember those who lost their lives and mourn with the friends and families who were left behind. While threats of terrorist attacks persist around the globe, the Government of Canada and our allies are better able to prevent and respond to such events. We will continue to build a strong and resilient society that will not be undermined by any form of violent extremism.

Below are key accomplishments across the Government of Canada as part of its ongoing efforts to address the evolving threat of terrorism and better secure Canadians, both within and beyond Canadian borders.

• The Government of Canada’s response to the terrorist attacks of 9/11

Spotlight:

• The Government of Canada remembers September 11th
• PM honours Canadian victims of 9/11
• Prime Minister Harper marks 10^th anniversary of 9/11
• Prime Minister Harper declares September 11 a National Day of Service
• Statement by Minister Peter MacKay on the 10th anniversary September 11, 2001
• Public Safety Minister Toews and Transport Minister Lebel congratulate Gander on their 9/11 community resilience award
• Minister MacKay Delivers Keynote 9/11 Address in Washington
• Minister MacKay Delivers Keynote 9/11 Address in New York

Speeches

• The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety: A Memorial to Commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, Gander, NL
• The Honourable John Baird, Minister of Foreign Affairs: Memorial to Commemorate the 10^th Anniversary of the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, National Arts Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
• The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of Defence: 2011 Canadian Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario
• The Honourable Gordon O'Connor, Minister of State and Chief Government Whip: 9/11 Memorial Service, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa Ontario

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