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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand congratulated Jeff Knoll on his decisive victory in Oakville's mayoral election in a post on her social media account.

Minister Anand stated the following in her message:

"Congratulations to Oakville's new Mayor Jeff Knoll on his decisive election victory. I also congratulate all the town councillors who were elected or re-elected. I look forward to working together for the benefit of our beloved Oakville community."

Anand also addressed outgoing Mayor Rob Burton, saying, "To Mayor Rob Burton: Thank you for your many years of dedicated public service to the residents of Oakville and the broader community."

Anand also expressed her gratitude to all candidates who participated in the election for their service to democracy, concluding, "Finally, running for public office is a privilege. I thank all the candidates who ran challenging campaigns in service of our democracy."