A tragic plane crash in the Magdalen Islands has left 7 people dead…..including a former MP from Quebec and well known political analyst..
59 year old Jean LaPierre was with family members, on his way to his father’s funeral when the plane went down..
It crashed shortly before noon yesterday as it approached an airfield on the islands.
Weather conditions were poor at the time.
Police say the aircraft was privately-owned..
Several political leaders took to Twitter yesterday to express their sympathies.
Shaken by the sudden death of the Hon. Jean Lapierre on the Îles-de-la-Madeleine. A great loss to the political world.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 29, 2016
The family of Jean Lapierre are in my thoughts & prayers. Jean was a great Quebecer and a great Canadian.
— Stephen Harper (@stephenharper) March 29, 2016
I remember meeting Jean Lapierre when I was first elected in 2004. He was charming, a happy warrior with a powerful presence in Ottawa. 1/2
— Rona Ambrose (@RonaAmbrose) March 29, 2016
I can’t imagine the devastation facing the Lapierre family tonight. Praying for those touched by this heartbreaking tragedy. 2/2
— Rona Ambrose (@RonaAmbrose) March 29, 2016
