Pyongyang, December 20 (KCNA) -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea Monday received a message of condolences from the national leader of the C.C., Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist).

The message said:

We heard the news of the demise of leader Kim Jong Il, the greatest loss, in bitter grief.

The members and activists of the Communist Party of Canada (Marxist-Leninist) join you in expressing condolences and, at this time of greatest loss and grief, extend our full support to you.