Statement by Minister Freeland on the twelfth anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy

Remembering the Lac-Mégantic rail disaster

The deaths of 47 people who died in the 2013 tragedy were collateral damage from the culmination of policy decisions stretching back more than the previous three decades

Statement by Minister Freeland on the twelfth anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy

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Lac-Mégantic marks 12th anniversary as calls for improved rail safety mount

As citizens of Lac-Mégantic, Que., marked the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown, an advocate warned that more needs to be done to ensure rail safety. On Sunday, the town lowered flags to half-mast, laid flowers and organized a moment of silence to commemorate the July 6, 2013, tragedy. Officials also asked that the rail company not run trains through the area out of …

Statement from Pierre Poilievre on the Anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic Tragedy – Wawa-news.com

The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy: “12 years ago, on July 6, 2013, the deadliest rail disaster in our history occurred when an explosion claimed the lives of 47 people. 12 years later, we remain in solidarity with the ...

Statement on the anniversary of the 2013 Lac-Mégantic rail disaster

Please read the following statement from Elizabeth May, MP for Saanich–Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, recognising the twelfth anniversary of the rail disaster in Lac-Mégantic, QC: “Today marks 12 years since the horrific rail disaster that claimed 47 lives and devastated the town of Lac-Mégantic, QC. The survivors and loved ones of those lost have persevered despite suffering incredible grief and trauma. We stand with you …