Global National: June 12, 2021 | Funeral service held for Canadian family killed in attack

Hundreds gathered in London, Ont. to pay their respects to the four slain Muslims of the Afzaal family. Police believe a driver purposely hit the victims, who were out on an evening walk, because of their faith. As Kamil Karamali explains, it’s that very faith that’s helping the community cope with the tragic loss.

U.S. President Joe Biden has emerged as the star of the G7 summit in Cornwall, England. Abigail Bimman is travelling with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and looks at the topics he’s tabled so far and which conversations remain on the horizon.

The field of psychedelics to treat mental illnesses is gaining support in Canada. As Heather Yourex-West explains, the gap in research has inspired the University of Calgary to seek the country's first psychedelics research chair.

India has recorded more than 29 million COVID-19 cases, second only to the U.S., as the pandemic continues to devastate the country. As Arabella Seebaluck explains, India's high population density, the Delta variant and the nation's three-tiered healthcare system are fueling the spread of the virus.

Plus, home is where you park it. Kyla Mclean explains why a growing number of people are choosing to live in their vehicles, and why "#vanlife" isn’t always as carefree as it looks on social media.

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[CosmicBob]

Powerful choice having the flags draped over the caskets. Sends a strong message. 🇨🇦

May they rest in peace.

[BrendanRiley]

2:20 huh? People flew from Pakistan to be at the funeral? So they flew from one of the highest risk covid19 areas and were exempt from quarantine on compassionate grounds, to attend a large gathering?

[believe-eyyj]

Did the teacher that was decapitated in Paris named Samuel Paty get a full funeral with Canadian flag on his coffin like this family did ?

[samg]

We were only allowed less than 10 at my Dad's funeral, and it had to be immediate family only. Different rules when media involvement, politics and pandering to a specific demographic is involved I guess. A death is a death, there should be one rule for all.

[Peg]

Where are the Covid enforcement officers, any tickets handed out. Looks like a illegal gathering to me. I wasn’t able to have funeral for my sister who passed in August of last year.

[i-am-frenchie]

How come it's ok for them to have a huge funeral??? I haven't had one for my mom or my cousin yet!!! This is not fair!!!

[mtaqi]

One of those coffins has a 15 yr old n another has the beloved mom of a 9 yr old..just making me feel physically sick

[rajeshbhatia]

National flag on final farewell is seen on fallen soldiers on line of duty or the heads of the state. New tradition first time seen for ordinary citizens!

[ivanahugankiss]

This is absolutely awful. They were just every day people going about their lives. My most heartfelt sympathy ❤😪

[sandrarawn]

🇨🇦🙏😥 this is so so sad, I am so sorry for the son who's still in the hospital. God bless them all. 🙏

[-Ordinary-Average-Guy]

I don't remember the media going this crazy over 18 people mowed down in Toronto.

[УЛ-]

that's not "because of the Religion". Trudo must carry about Canadians, supply with the jobs, healthcare, education. Instead of that Trudo is going the easiest way bringing cheap labour from overseas and leaving Canadians on their own. That's drives people nuts.

[johnkiriakoulias]

Im.appauled by this we all bleed red and we have one God, my condolences to all

[larrysteve]

Came from Pakistan? Delta varriant? Not being rasist, but rules are rules and that scares me

[robertchen]

Shhh, don't leave comments here. Big Brother is watching you

[RabinMuhammed]

When I see the solidarity by the canadian civilians and officials, I realise that the most safest place for Muslims is Canada

[shadowman]

Psychotropics and Vans @_@ Joking aside, this country is in big trouble. Nobody is making a concrete effort at any level of government to help with the housing crisis. People try to find workarounds and instead of helping, they screw them over... Hope my business ramps up and am off to the US.

[BBTheCancelled]

No one knows it was because of their religion. There's usually a trial first.
Shameful.

[PrashantTayshetye]

This is crazy so sorry for there loss. Good hard working people lost to hate by a looser

[arturomundigo]

Stop the hatred!!! In loving solidarity. Be in peace.