LONDON – On Sunday 8 January, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Air Disasters. The declaration of a National Day of RemembranceThe downing of Ukraine International Airlines flight 752 on January 8, 2020 caused the deaths of 176 people, including 55 Canadian citizens, 30 Canadian permanent residents and numerous others with ties to Canada. Significant air disasters such as Ukraine International Airlines flight 752, Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 and Air India flight 182 have claimed thousands of victims worldwide, including Canadians who have lost their lives or loved ones. Accordingly, Canada has proclaimed January 8 every year to be set aside as a day of observation and remembrance. Transport Canada established the Conflict Zone Information Office to monitor high risk areas and provide guidance to Canadian air carriers operating in those areas.

Source: Ethiopian News January 09, 2023 14:56 UTC