"The process of certification of the Boeing 737 Max [8] aircraft was led by American authorities," a spokesperson for Garneau said in an email to CBC News. The 737 Max 8 model is one of the latest versions of the world's most popular aircraft, used by airlines the world over. Ethiopian Airlines and all Chinese airlines have grounded their Boeing 737 Max 8 planes indefinitely in the wake of the crash, which occurred shortly after takeoff from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, en route to Nairobi. Caribbean carrier Cayman Airways also said it was temporarily grounding the two Boeing 737 Max 8s it operates. The Air Canada Pilots Association, the union for Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge pilots, sent out a statement urging Transport Canada "to take proactive action to ensure the safety of the Canadian travelling public."

Source: CBC News March 11, 2019 18:38 UTC