Canada’s Absentee PM Sends His “Thoughts” but not “Prayers” Some 8 Hours After Sunday Night’s LaGuardia Airport Tragedy

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Seems that Prime Minister Mark Carney wants the entire World News to be exactly where Canadian News will be after Bill C-9, and its multiple cousin legislation come into effect—any day now: Locked Down, Sealed Off, Impossible to find.

Carney wrote in a post on X that the fatal collision involving an Air Canada Express aircraft was “deeply saddening.”

“Canadian officials are working closely with their U.S. counterparts on the ground as the investigation continues,” Carney wrote. “My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all those impacted.”

Diana Lee (@dianalee515) responded to his post:

"It only took you 8 hours to say something about this. Some pm you are. We know you don't care, so stop pretending, and acting like you do. Anyways, My Heart, My Strength, and My Prayers are with their Families, their Friends, to the Passengers, and to ALL Canadians."

‘2 pilots killed after Air Canada jet hits fire truck, forcing New York’s LaGuardia airport to close’ (Fox News, March 23, 2026)

“Two pilots were killed at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night after an Air Canada jet struck a Port Authority vehicle on the ground while landing, officials said. More than 40 passengers, crew members and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting officers were hospitalized. The airport is expected to be closed until 2 p.m. Monday.”

“The Air Canada Express regional jet was arriving at New York’s LaGuardia Airport from Montreal. The CRJ-900 plane was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada's regional partner. (Fox News)

“The pilot and co-pilot were killed, while more than 39 passengers and crew and two Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting officers were hospitalized, a Port Authority spokesperson said. At least 32 have been released, but that some suffered “serious injuries,” Port Authority Executive Director Kathryn Garcia said at a news briefing.

“The aircraft was carrying 72 passengers and 4 crew members, Jazz Aviation said, citing a preliminary passenger list. U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy's office confirmed to Fox News Digital that the flight included four crew members — the captain, first officer and two flight attendants.”

"Flight attendant who was strapped into seat was ejected: report

“A flight attendant who was strapped into her seat aboard the aircraft was ejected, sources told FOX5 New York’s Lisa Evers. The flight attendant’s condition was not immediately clear.

“Two Port Authority officers who were on the fire truck suffered broken bones, but were expected to survive, the New York Post reported.

“There were 72 passengers and four crew members aboard the Air Canada Express regional jet, which was operated by Jazz Aviation, Air Canada's regional partner.

“Both pilots were killed and dozens of others were injured. The identities of the two pilots have yet to be released publicly.

“While many of those hospitalized have since been released, officials say some suffered “serious injuries.”"Jack Cabot, a passenger aboard the flight, earlier described many of the passengers as bleeding from their heads.

“I remember looking behind me after we got off and there was some guy with just blood coming off his face,” he said. “A lot of people got pretty hurt.”

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