OTTAWA,
ON, July 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement to mark
11 years since the Lac-Mégantic tragedy:
"Eleven years ago today, a train derailment and explosion in
Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, claimed the
lives of 47 people and devastated much of the community's
downtown area.
"This tragedy is the deadliest railway accident in Canadian
history. Today, I join the people of Lac-Mégantic and all Canadians
to remember those we lost. We also honour the courage and
resilience of the survivors as they rebuild their lives and their
community.
"In response to this disaster, the federal government has put
safety measures in place, including increased checks and stronger
regulations, to secure our railway transportation system. We
continue to work with the Government of Quebec and local municipalities to deliver the
Rail Bypass Project and ensure trains leave downtown
Lac-Mégantic for good.
"To the people of Lac-Mégantic: Your strength continues to
inspire us all. On this sombre day, we are thinking of you."
This document is also available
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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office