Blizzard Grounds 1,200+ Flights at Canada’s Four Busiest Airports
U.S. Begins Full Biometric Exit-Entry Checks—Canadians Included
Japan to Charge Canadians 2,000-3,000 Yen for New JESTA Travel Authorisation
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Deadline Today: CBSA Consultation on ‘Free-Flow’ International Transit
The comment period for CBSA’s proposal to let through-transit international passengers skip Canadian border inspection closes today. Making the ‘Free-Flow’ model permanent would shorten connection times and boost airport competitiveness, but airlines and mobility managers await clarity on liability and IT upgrades.
Historic Winter Storm Grounds Over 1,200 Flights at Canada’s Four Busiest Airports
A severe winter storm on 27–28 December forced more than 1,200 flight cancellations and 2,300 delays across Canada, paralysing operations at Toronto Pearson, Montréal-Trudeau, Calgary and Vancouver airports. The disruption complicates year-end travel for assignees and could delay January project start-ups, while highlighting ongoing concerns about airport resiliency and staffing. Employers should prepare contingency travel plans and review refund or rebooking rights under Canadian regulations.
Nineteen Haitian Migrants Rescued After Dangerous Night Crossing Into Quebec
RCMP rescued and detained 19 Haitian migrants who crossed into Quebec overnight on 28 December, highlighting ongoing irregular migration and the dangers of winter crossings. The event comes amid expanded surveillance under Canada’s 2025 Border Security Plan and serves as a caution for cross-border commuters to stick to official entry points.