In light of the heartbreaking tragedy that unfolded in Manitoba earlier this week, where four people are presumed to have died from exposure after being left on their own near the border, we wish to extend our condolences to the families and friends of the victims.
As RCMP, CBSA, and U.S. officials continue to look for more information, we also offer our support to all those investigating this tragic situation.
Events like these can be troubling and hard to process due to their nature. Should you need to, we encourage you to reach out to your union representatives or your EAP provider (LifeWorks, 1.877.367.0809, TTY: 1.877.338.0275) for support.
An earlier version of this statement indicated that no CIU members were involved in the current investigation. This has been corrected to reflect the ongoing involvement of our members tasked with liaising with the RCMP and other CBSA partners. The previous version was based on information available to us at the time, and we apologize for the omission.