Statement by the Prime Minister on the fifth anniversary of the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos
April 6, 2023Ottawa, OntarioThe Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the fifth anniversary of the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan:
“Today marks the fifth anniversary of a tragic accident that shook Canadians from coast to coast to coast. On April 6, 2018, a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team was involved in a collision with a transport truck, killing 16 team members and staff and injuring 13 others.
“In the face of great tragedy, we pulled together as Canadians – just like we always do. To remember the lives lost and honour the victims, we held moments of silence in arenas all across the country, we wore the colours of the Humboldt jersey – white, yellow, and green – and raised money for one of the most successful online fundraising campaigns in history to support the families of victims, the survivors, and the community in their time of need. In the weeks following the tragedy, about 150,000 people across the country registered to become organ donors, inspired by Humboldt Bronco Logan Boulet, whose donated organs helped six people.