Prime Minister Mark Carney is marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks by remembering the victims and reflecting on the lasting impact of the tragedy.
In a statement commemorating the anniversary, Carney said the grief surrounding the attacks has not faded and emphasized the importance of remembering the lives that were lost.
The September 11, 2001, attacks killed nearly 3,000 people in the United States after hijacked passenger planes were used in coordinated attacks against the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., and a field in Pennsylvania.
Canada was deeply affected by the attacks. In the aftermath, Canadian communities welcomed thousands of passengers whose flights were diverted and forced to land in the country when U.S. airspace was closed.
Carney highlighted the close relationship between Canada and the United States and the solidarity shown by Canadians in the days following the attacks. He also paid tribute to the first responders, emergency workers and others who helped those affected by the tragedy.
The 25th anniversary is being marked through memorial ceremonies and events across Canada, the United States and other parts of the world.
Carney said remembering September 11 is not only about reflecting on the past but also about recognizing the values of compassion, courage and solidarity that emerged in response to one of the darkest days in recent history.