Vancouver, April 27th (LaPresse) – 'I am shocked to learn of the terrible events that took place this evening at the Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver. My heartfelt condolences go out to the loved ones of the victims and the injured, to the Filipino-Canadian community, and to all the residents of Vancouver. We are all grieving with you.' This was written by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on X. 'We are closely monitoring the situation and thank our first responders for their swift intervention,' he added.