DEATH CONFIRMED: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Dies in Tragic Aviation Accident En Route to U.S.
Ottawa, Canada – May 13, 2025
In a shocking and heartbreaking development, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has been confirmed dead following a tragic aviation accident while en route to the United States for a diplomatic summit. Officials from the Prime Minister’s Office and Canadian Transport Safety Board released statements early Tuesday morning confirming the fatal crash, which occurred late Monday evening over northern Maine.
The aircraft, a government-chartered jet carrying the Prime Minister and a small delegation of aides and security personnel, reportedly lost contact with air traffic control approximately 45 minutes after departing Ottawa International Airport. Emergency response teams located the wreckage near the U.S.-Canada border early Tuesday. No survivors have been reported.
Carney, 60, was on his way to Washington, D.C., for a scheduled meeting with U.S. President Kamala Harris and other G7 leaders to discuss economic cooperation, climate initiatives, and international security issues. His sudden death has sent shockwaves through Canada and the international community, with condolences pouring in from world leaders and citizens alike.
Governor General Mary Simon, in a televised address, praised Carney’s leadership, calling him “a steady and visionary force for Canada through times of global uncertainty.” She added that plans are underway for a state funeral, with more details to be announced in the coming days.
Born in Fort Smith, Northwest Territories, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Carney rose to international prominence as the Governor of the Bank of Canada and later the Governor of the Bank of England. He entered federal politics in 2023, leading the Liberal Party to victory in the 2024 general election and becoming the 24th Prime Minister of Canada.
Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland will assume the role of acting Prime Minister in accordance with constitutional protocol. Flags across Canada have been lowered to half-mast, and Parliament has been suspended for an emergency session.
Investigators from both Canadian and U.S. aviation authorities have launched a joint inquiry into the cause of the crash. Weather conditions in the region were reported to be stable at the time of the flight, and no immediate signs of mechanical failure or foul play have been publicly disclosed.
Prime Minister Carney is survived by his wife, Diana, and their four daughters. A nation mourns today, united in grief over the loss of a dedicated public servant, economist, and leader.