OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Governor General Mary Simon have released the following statements on the tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge, a small community in British Columbia, now in mourning after a mass shooting on Tuesday left nine dead, including five school children, an educator, the suspect, their mother and a sibling.
The shootings, which also left 27 injured, took place at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and the suspect’s home.
“I am devastated by today’s horrific shootings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones to these horrific acts of violence,” said Prime Minister Mark Carney.
“I join Canadians in grieving with those whose lives have been changed irreversibly today, and in gratitude for the courage and selflessness of the first responders who risked their lives to protect their fellow citizens.
“Our ability to come together in crisis is the best of our country – our empathy, our unity, and our compassion for each other.
“I have connected with Premier Eby to express my condolences, and with the Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, who is coordinating the federal response.
“Our officials are in close contact with their counterparts to ensure the community is fully supported as best we can. The Government of Canada stands with all British Columbians as they confront this horrible tragedy,” concludes the statement by Canada’s Prime Minister.
Canada’s Governor General Mary Simon also released the following statement from Rideau Hall in Ottawa:
“My husband, Whit, and I are devastated by the news of the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. Our deepest condolences go to the families of the victims of this senseless violence, and to the entire community.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to the officers and first responders who bravely risked their lives to protect and help their fellow Canadians, and who continue to support a community that is in crisis. Tumbler Ridge will need all the support and love we can muster during this dark time.
“In this unimaginable moment of tragedy, the whole of Canada has Tumbler Ridge in its thoughts. Let us stay united in our compassion and reach out to one another with love and tenderness today, as we join the entire nation in grieving,” concludes the statement from Mary Simon.
lead photo Tumbler Ridge Town Hall, CC BY-SA 3.0,
