Canada's Trudeau calls mass violence 'too commonplace' after stabbing spree

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau decried mass violence that he said has become "all too commonplace" after 10 people were killed and 18 wounded in a stabbing spree in Saskatchewan.

"These attacks in Saskatchewan are shocking and heartbreaking," he said in a video address in Ottawa as a manhunt continued for two suspects. "This kind of violence has no place in our country."

"Sadly, over these past years, tragedies like these have become all too commonplace."

Canadian police issued warrants for the arrests of two fugitives who are the target of a massive manhunt after allegedly carrying out a stabbing spree that killed 10 people, while the number of wounded rose to 18.

Police have been scouring Saskatchewan and two neighbouring provinces for the men, whose motives remain unclear.

They have been identified as Myles and Damien Sanderson, aged 30 and 31 respectively, both with black hair and brown eyes.

Myles Sanderson was also wanted for breaching parole.

One of two brothers who were the target of a massive manhunt after allegedly carrying out a stabbing spree that left 10 dead and 18 wounded has been found dead, police said.

Police Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore told a news conference that Damien Sanderson's "body was located outdoors in a heavily grassed area in proximity to a house that was being examined" by authorities, with "visible injuries."

His brother Myles Sanderson remains at large, she added.