Statement by Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty   

    OTTAWA, June 3 /CNW/ - Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty today issued the

following statement: 

 "This morning, Ontario families learned that terrorism-related arrests

have been made in Ontario.

    While the charges have not yet been proven in court, these allegations

are a sober reminder that Ontario and Canada are not immune to terrorist

threats. Today's events show that police and government agencies are working

together to ensure the safety of the public.

    The Ontario government will continue to work alongside other governments

and police agencies to guard against any potential violent acts.

    Finally, in the wake of these arrests, I would urge all Ontarians not to

judge each other by race, ethnicity or religion. Ontario is home to families

from every corner of the world, and that helps our economy thrive and gives us

a high quality of life.

    We must speak with one voice in speaking out against terrorism, just as

we deplore racism, hatred and violence."