Malkin then acknowledged the following dignitaries: Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, MP for Winnipeg South Centre,Heather Stefanson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Families, MLA for Tuxedo, Ron Shuler, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister responsible for Manitoba Emergency Measures, MLA for St. Paul, Wab Kinew, Leader of the Official Opposition, MLA for Fort Rouge, Dougald Lamont, Leader of the Manitoba Liberal Party, MLA for St. Boniface,Jon Gerrard, MLA River Heights, Jon Reyes, MLA for St. Norbert, Flor Marcelino, MLA for Logan,Andrew Swan, MLA for Minto,Reg Helwer, MLA for Brandon West,Shannon Martin, MLA for Morris,Tom Lindsey, MLA for Flin Flon, Nic Curry, MLA for Kildonan,Nahanni Fontaine, MLA for St. Johns,Andrew Smith, MLA for Southdale,Blair Yakimoski, MLA for Transcona,Ted Marcelino, MLA for Tyndall Park, Bernadette Smith, MLA for Point Douglas, Mohinder Saran, MLA for The Maples
Mayor Brian Bowman, John Orlikow, City Councillor for River Heights Fort Garry,Police Chief Danny Smyth
Malkin noted that "The day of the shooting was a Shabbat, a day which is the holy centerpiece of our lives as Jews. A day for rest, reflection, and being with family. A day that was the scene of an unimaginable crime against the Jews of the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh, and by extension, an attack on all of us. On civilized society. On freedom of religion. A day that will now live in infamy as the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history."
"Eleven souls were extinguished in a cowardly, despicable act of hatred. For many of us, it is beyond comprehension that hatred such as this exists within our world. That a synagogue, a place for family, love, and prayer – became, even for a short time, a place of death."
She said that "... people of all backgrounds and faiths that we must stand together against hatred wherever it may occur."
Malkin added "We are resilient. We will continue to live our lives as Canadians, continue to go to school and work, and proudly contribute to society as we always have. As Jews, we will continue to worship at synagogues, convene at community centres, attend Jewish day schools and engage in our communal activities with pride and resolve."