Prime Minister Trudeau confirmed that Flight PS752 was likely downed by a missile strike. These are his remarks at a press conference in Ottawa. UkrainianPlaneCrash
Hello everyone, and thank you for being with us. Across the country, I continue to discover the stories of those who lost their lives in the plane crash yesterday in Iran. I think about the victims and their families and of the communities who are mourning those losses. What happened yesterday is a tragedy. It not only shocked Canada it shocked the entire world. Before continuing, I would once again like to offer my most sincere condolences to the families and loved ones who are grieving.
Since I last addressed Canadians, there have been ongoing discussions with foreign ministers, senior intelligence and military officials including the fourth meeting of our incident response group. There have been important developments regarding the potential causes of this deadly crash, developments of which Canadians should be made aware. The news will undoubtedly come as a further shock to the families who are already grieving in the face of this unspeakable tragedy.
Last night, Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif. Minister Champagne made it clear that Canadians officials must immediately be granted access to Iran in order to provide consular services, identify the victims and participate in a thorough investigation. He also condemned Iranian strikes that targeted military bases in Iraq, where coalition forces, including Canadians, are currently stationed.
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