More vigils and gatherings were held in Canada to show support to France and condemn terrorism . Many cities had notable " Je suis Charlie " gatherings , including Calgary , Montreal , Ottawa and Toronto . In Calgary , there was a strong anti-terrorism sentiment . " We 're against terrorism and want to show them that they wo n't win the battle . It 's horrible everything that happened , but they wo n't win , " commented one demonstrator . " It 's not only against the French journalists or the French people , it 's against freedom – everyone , all over the world , is concerned at what 's happening . " In Montreal , despite a temperature of , over 1,000 people gathered chanting " Liberty ! " and " Charlie ! " outside of the city 's French Consulate . Montreal Mayor Denis Coderre was among the gatherers and proclaimed , " Today , we are all French ! " He confirmed the city 's full support for the people of France and called for strong support regarding freedom , stating that " We have a duty to protect our freedom of expression . We have the right to say what we have to say . " By 8 January , vigils had spread to Australia , with thousands holding " Je suis Charlie " signs . In Sydney , people gathered at Martin Place – the location of a siege less than a month earlier – and in Hyde Park dressed in white clothing as a form of respect . Flags were at half-mast at the city 's French consulate where mourners left bouquets . A vigil was held at Federation Square in Melbourne with an emphasis on togetherness . French consul Patrick Kedemos described the gathering in Perth as " a spontaneous , grass roots event " . He added , " We are far away but our hearts today are with our families and friends in France . It was an attack on the liberty of expression , journalists that were prominent in France , and at the same time it 's an attack , or a perceived attack on our culture . " On 8 January over 100 demonstrations were held from 18:00 in the Netherlands at the time of the silent march in Paris , after a call to do so from the mayors of Amsterdam , Rotterdam , Utrecht , and other cities . Many Dutch government members joined the demonstrations
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