PM Trudeau 'shocked and saddened' by airliner crash that killed 63 Canadians in Iran cdnpoli
Last Updated Wednesday, January 8, 2020 11:15AM ESTOTTAWA -- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he's "shocked and saddened" to hear about the Ukrainian passenger plane crash in Tehran, Iran which killed 176 people including 63 Canadians.
"Our government will continue to work closely with its international partners to ensure that this crash is thoroughly investigated, and that Canadians' questions are answered. Today, I assure all Canadians that their safety and security is our top priority," Trudeau said in a statement Wednesday morning.
He added that Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne has been in touch with the Ukrainian government and is speaking to other international partners. Transport Minister Marc Garneau and his team are also working with their international counterparts to seek answers on this crash, according to Trudeau's statement.
The Ukraine International Airlines jet crashed just minutes after taking off from Tehran's main international airport. All passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 737-800 aircraft were killed."These families deserve clear answers, but whatever the cause, this is devastating. Love to their families, friends, and communities and to everyone touched by this tragedy," Singh said in his tweet.These families deserve clear answers, but whatever the cause, this is devastating.
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