OTTAWA—Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer issued a second statement after facing a storm of criticism for failing to mention the terrorist attack in Christchurch was perpetrated against Muslims during Friday prayer. Federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer speaks during a press conference in Toronto on March 7, 2019. Scheer issued a second statement Friday after facing a storm of criticism over his initial words on the terrorist attack in Christchurch. ( Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS )But Scheer’s initial statement suggested it was “freedom” under attack. “Freedom has come under attack in New Zealand as peaceful worshippers are targeted in a despicable act of evil.

Source: thestar March 15, 2019 20:37 UTC