One Canadian confirmed dead in Japan quake

Posted March 12, 2011 5:35 pm.

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One Canadian has been killed in Japan’s earthquake, Foreign Affairs confirmed on Saturday. They are releasing few other details about the victim at the request of the family.

There are about 1,500 Canadians registered with the embassy in Tokyo. However, it’s estimated 11,000 Canadians live in Japan, along with an unknown number of tourist.

Canadians can call Foreign Affairs at 1-800-387-3124 for more information or click here.

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