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Prime Minister Mark Carney releases statement about shooting at site of Belleville synagogue

By Paul Martin Sep 21, 2026 | 10:20 AM

photo credit - screen capture of PM Carney's Facebook video

Prime Minister Mark Carney has released an official statement following the shooting on Sunday night at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville.

STATEMENT FROM PRIME MINISTER MARK CARNEY –

Last night, on the holiest night of the Jewish calendar, a shooting took place outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville.
A police officer was shot and the community has been left shaken.
Jewish people must be able to worship safely. To live free, open, proud Jewish lives. Canada’s government will do everything in our power to support law enforcement in ensuring that the perpetrator is held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.
My thoughts are with the injured officer and his family, and the entire Jewish community.