12 Jun 2025 18:02 PM ‘Devastated' Canadian PM offers condolences
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says his thoughts are with the loved ones of all the plane's passengers, including one Canadian citizen, who were onboard Air India Flight 171.
'Canada's transportation officials are in close contact with counterparts and I am receiving regular updates as the response to this tragedy unfolds,' Carney said in a post on X.
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12 Jun 2025 18:02 PM ‘Devastated' Canadian PM offers condolences
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says his thoughts are with the loved ones of all the plane's passengers, including one Canadian citizen, who were onboard Air India Flight 171. 'Canada's transportation officials are in close contact with counterparts and I am receiving regular updates as the response to this tragedy unfolds,' Carney said in a post on X.
