Canadian soldier killed in Bulgaria, says chief of defence staff

By the canadian press

OTTAWA – Gen. Jonathan Vance, Canada’s chief of the defence staff, says a Canadian soldier has been killed in a parachuting accident in Bulgaria.

Vance delivered the news before a federal cabinet meeting in Ottawa.

Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan says the incident took place during a training exercise, and is promising an investigation into what happened. He identified the soldier as Bombardier Patrick Labrie.

“It is with sadness that we lost a Canadian Armed Forces member yesterday on a training exercise, Bombardier Labrie,” he said. “Next of kin has been informed and I want to pass on our deep condolences not only to the family, but also on to all the members who have served with Bombardier Labrie. As you know, any time there’s an accident like this, an investigation will be launched.”

Labrie was a member of the Royal Canadian parachute squadron based out of Garrison Petawawa near Ottawa.

In a statement, Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer offered condolences to the soldier’s friends and family.

More to come.

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