Mr. Speaker, we send our thoughts and sincere condolences to all those affected by this earthquake.
We are working with the families of two Canadian citizens who were tragically killed during the earthquake. As a nation, we send our deepest condolences to their families, their friends, and their loved ones.
Consular officials in Ottawa have reached out to the family and are offering support and assistance. Canadian officials in our embassy in Quito are reaching out to Canadian citizens in that country to provide assistance.
We will continue to work with local authorities to assess the impact of this devastating earthquake and with what is needed on the ground.