Global Affairs Canada is reporting there are two Canadians among those killed by an earthquake in South America.
The magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Saturday night near the central coast of Ecuador.
As of Sunday afternoon, the death toll had risen to over 200.
Federal Foreign Affairs Minister Stéphane Dion said in a statement that his deepest condolences are with families and friends of the victims, and that Canadian officials are working with local authorities to assess impact and needs on the ground. (Photo: Stéphane Dion Twitter)
Canada deeply saddened by tragic loss of life following earthquake in #Ecuador https://t.co/vrLlknEWtt
— Foreign Policy CAN (@CanadaFP) April 17, 2016
