His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed condolences to Canada’s Governor General Louise Arbour following a fire at a Canadian Armed Forces base in Alberta that resulted in casualties. In a cable sent on October 25, the Amir conveyed sympathy for the victims and wished a speedy recovery to those injured.

Similarly, His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani also extended his condolences to Governor General Arbour. Meanwhile, His Excellency the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani sent a separate message of sympathy to Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The congratulatory messages came as Canada mourns the victims of the incident at the military facility, though specific details of the fire and the extent of injuries were not disclosed in the statements. The gestures underscore Qatar’s diplomatic engagement and solidarity with Canada during this time of tragedy.