Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterated his government’s commitment to justice for the victims of Flight PS752 on Sunday, joining Canadians across the country in commemorating the third anniversary of the downing of the plane by Iranian forces.
Prime Minister Trudeau’s remarks came at an often emotional ceremony in north Toronto, one of several held in 12 Canadian cities. 4,444 4,444 During Sunday afternoon’s event, families who lost loved ones in the crash sobbed, demanded justice and harshly criticized the Iranian regime. This was followed by the Prime Minister, who was one of several dignitaries in attendance.
Prime Minister Trudeau said in his address to grieving families that “this tragedy occurred because of the Iranian regime’s abhorrent disregard for human life.”
“Their grief has been compounded by their refusal to be held accountable.”
Marking the first anniversary of the accident that killed 176 people, including 55 Canadians and 30 Canadians. , families from Vancouver to Toronto to St. John’s, New Jersey, attended rallies. Permanent resident. Ukraine International Airlines Flight
was flying to Canada via Ukraine when it was shot down shortly after takeoff from Tehran in January 2020.
The marquee ceremony, hosted by the PS752 Victims Family Association, was followed by a candlelight vigil, followed by a morning reception and art gallery viewing.
Prime Minister Trudeau met briefly with some of the victims’ families before the official ceremony, which also included appearances and presentations.
Photos and names of the victims were shared during the ceremony, and a minute’s silence was observed in their memory.
In addition to commemorating the lives lost, speakers emphasized the importance of pursuing justice.
“We hope that the governments of the affected countries will continue to support us and show the world that justice can only be achieved through truth,” said Hamed Esmaelion, president of the association that organized the event. said.
Federal Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poièvre also spoke at the ceremony, calling for tougher consequences for the Iranian regime. This includes classifying the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, a request that the families of the victims have complied with.
“It’s amazing that today, three years after this organization murdered 85 of our own citizens, it is completely legal for this organization to operate in Canada,” Poièvre said. Told.
In October, the Trudeau government banned more than 10,000 former members of the Revolutionary Guards from entering Canada, but declared the entire corps a terrorist organization due to potential penalties for members drafted for non-combat roles. He was reluctant to specify it.