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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will work to ensure the proper balance between protecting Canadians “while defending our rights and freedoms” as it considers how to respond to Friday’s deadly terrorist attacks in Paris.

Speaking on the eve of his first foreign trip as prime minister, a shaken Trudeau said Canada stands with its “French cousins.” He added that the government was unaware of any Canadians having been targeted or otherwise involved in the attacks.

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“We’ll continue to engage with our allies around the world in ensuring the safety of Canadians and others both here at home and around the world,” he added. “But I’ve been speaking with our national security team to ensure that everything is being done to keep people safe.”

Trudeau wouldn’t say if he was reconsidering whether to withdraw Canadian military aircraft from the fight against the Islamic State, or change the controversial anti-terrorism Bill C-51, which was introduced by the Conservative government and provided intelligence services with more powers.