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Canada Disbands Flight PS752 Support Task Force, Families Disappointed

3/26/2026

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Global Affairs Canada disbanded the task force supporting families of Flight PS752, the January 2020 incident killing 176, including 55 Canadians.
The decision preceded the Iran war and disappointed families seeking accountability.
Kourosh Doustshenas, a victim's fiancé, said losing the contact point harms families.
Global Affairs said accountability efforts will continue without the task force.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has not met with families, unlike former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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Global Affairs Canada disbanded the task force supporting families of Flight PS752, the January 2020 incident killing 176, including 55 Canadians.
The decision preceded the Iran war and disappointed families seeking accountability.
Kourosh Doustshenas, a victim's fiancé, said losing the contact point harms families.
Global Affairs said accountability efforts will continue without the task force.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has not met with families, unlike former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.