Canada to introduce health co-payments for some immigrants under the Interim Federal Health Program
Trump orders ‘decertification’ of Canadian-made aircraft, threatens 50 % tariff
IRCC processing update: Indian visitor visa wait times fall, but work-permit and super-visa backlogs grow
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Toronto Pearson suffers 80 cancellations and 135 delays as winter disruptions linger
Pearson International continues to feel the after-effects of January’s historic snowstorm, logging 80 cancellations and 135 delays today—many on key U.S. business routes. Companies should anticipate knock-on travel costs and consider alternative transport or virtual options.
Canada warns World Cup visitors: no refugee claims, stricter visa screening
IRCC has told would-be FIFA World Cup 26 visitors that spectator visas do **not** confer the right to claim asylum. Officers will refuse or turn back applicants who appear likely to overstay. The move seeks to curb online scams pitching ‘World Cup work visas’ and protect Canada’s refugee system from abuse.
Air Canada chooses Toronto Pearson for first A321XLR base, expanding year-round transatlantic links
Air Canada will base its first Airbus A321XLRs at Toronto Pearson from late 2026, turning seasonal Manchester and Copenhagen flights into year-round services and opening the door to new thin long-haul markets. The fuel-efficient jet should lower costs and broaden options for Canadian business travellers.
Etihad to launch Calgary–Abu Dhabi nonstop, deepening Canada–UAE corridor
Etihad Airways will begin nonstop Calgary–Abu Dhabi flights in November 2026, giving Alberta its first direct link to the Gulf and shortening itineraries for business travellers heading to the Middle East, Africa and South Asia. The move underscores YYC’s ambition to become a western Canadian long-haul hub.
Poll: only one-third of Canadians now see immigration as positive
A national survey released 29 January finds that favourable views of immigration have dropped to 34 %, while 48 % of Canadians now see immigration as having a negative effect. The shift raises the risk of tighter provincial and federal programmes that global-mobility teams rely on.