Mr. Speaker, on July 5, a monument was unveiled in my riding to commemorate the victims of Flight PS752. This tragedy claimed 176 lives, including eight members of Winnipeg's Iranian community. Five years later, the pain remains profound for families, loved ones and communities, who continue to bear the weight of this tremendous loss.
I had the honour of visiting this memorial, titled An Open Wound In The Sky, which is located within sight of where some of the victims lived. I was joined by Kourosh Doustshenas, who was instrumental in the creation of this monument and who lost his fiancée on that day.
It is the only permanent memorial in the world dedicated to the victims of Flight PS752, and it serves as a place for reflection, remembrance and healing. I want to recognize the dedication of those who brought this important project to life. Their work ensures that the victims of this tragedy will never be forgotten. Canada continues to stand with their families in pursuit of justice and truth.