ARCHIVED - Statement by the Honorable Vic Toews, Canada’s Public Safety Minister, on the death of Sergeant Ryan Russell of the Toronto Police Service

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January 12, 2011 – "On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Sergeant Ryan Russell of the Toronto Police Service. His untimely death in the line of duty early this morning has profoundly saddened all Canadians. His heartbreaking loss is a reminder to all Canadians of the unremitting commitment of our police, and the constant threats our officers face daily to keep our families and communities safe.”

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