TORONTO (October 1, 2017) - FSWC condemns the horrific terror attack - which injured a police officer and many others, creating an atmosphere of fear across the city - and stands with the people of Edmonton.

"We express ouroutrage and extend our sympathy to those injured along with their family andfriends following the acts of terror carried out in Edmonton this weekend," saidAvi Benlolo, President and CEO of FSWC. "As we thank the police forces fortheir courageous acts, we are sombered by the reminder that once again we inCanada are not immune to this type of violence and so must renew our commitmentto fighting hate in all its forms."

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Media Contacts: 

Atara Cadesky 
Communications Associate 
416.864.9735 x 30 
acadesky@fswc.ca

Avital Borisovsky 
Communications Associate   
416.864.9735 x 30
aborisovsky@fswc.ca

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