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June 22, 2023 | Local, Aerospace

Anand says government pausing Chinook fleet after helicopter crash near Ottawa

Defence Minister Anita Anand said while there would be a pause “out of respect for this tragic incident,” the government would not be formally grounding the Chinook fleet. 

https://www.ipolitics.ca/news/anand-says-government-pausing-chinook-fleet-after-helicopter-crash-near-ottawa

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