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Carney pledges support for Wainwright families and wounded soldiers

The prime minister recognizes reservists, Princess Patricia's soldiers and emergency crews in an address carried by the Toronto Sun.

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Toronto Sun Story of October 19, 2026Trari Newsroom

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Prime Minister Mark Carney addresses the nation after the tragedy at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.

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0:20Carney confirms four service members died and dozens more were seriously wounded in the fire.
1:50He announces that flags on federal buildings will fly at half-mast.
2:24He recognizes emergency crews, STARS air ambulance and medical staff across four Alberta cities.
3:13Those affected included reservists and soldiers from the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.
4:40Carney pledges continued federal support for families and the recovery of the injured.

"And now Canada serves them," Prime Minister Mark Carney says, pledging federal support for military families and the recovery of those injured in the fire at CFB Wainwright.

In the address, carried by the Toronto Sun, Carney confirms that four service members died and dozens more were seriously wounded after a fast-moving fire swept through the Alberta base. He says those affected included reservists and soldiers from the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.

Carney also recognizes the response beyond the base: military and civilian crews, STARS air ambulance, and medical staff in Wainwright, Edmonton, Red Deer and Calgary. He describes coordination across levels of government and regular contact with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

The Toronto Sun's upload drew about 127,000 views in its first eight hours, a much faster start than its regular videos usually receive.

Carney says he requested a formal briefing from senior officials, including the defense minister and Major-General Wade Rutland. He also announces that flags on federal buildings will fly at half-mast to honor those who died.

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