A large Islamic conference in Ottawa increased police presence and changed the program to help people cope with the recent mass killings at mosques in New Zealand. The I.Lead conference, attended by about 2,500 people, focuses on youth — and organizers said it was an opportunity for young people to ask questions and deal with their feelings about Friday's attack. Maryam Al-Mdallal, 13, said the conference's theme of perseverance was even more important in light of the attacks in New Zealand. Organizer Amy Awad is with the annual I.Lead conference. Organizers said thousands of people attended the I.Lead conference Saturday.

Source: CBC News March 16, 2019 23:48 UTC