Provincial politicians share condolences
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby responded to the news while speaking at the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Truth and Reconciliation Day event near Kamloops.
“They’re asking for our thoughts, they’re asking for our prayers in this moment — for them, for the families who’ve been affected,” Eby said.
“[It’s] an already challenging day, and we send all of our love to the people of Tsawwassen and the Tsawwassen First Nation … with respect and appreciation for the work that they’re doing now to support the community in the wake of this tragedy.”
B.C. Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson shared a statement on X saying he was deeply saddened by the events in Tsawwassen.
“I’m keeping their families and loved ones in my thoughts, along with everyone else who was injured,” Doerkson said.
Elenore Sturko, leader of CentreBC, said she was thinking of those affected and thanked first responders. B.C. Green Party Leader Emily Lowan also shared her sadness over today’s incident in a post, while Dallas Brodie, leader of OneBC, asked people to pray for the victims.