Air Canada suspends all Cuba flights amid jet-fuel crisis triggered by U.S. oil blockade
Trump threatens to block opening of Canada-funded Gordie Howe International Bridge
CBSA intercepts illicit shipment at Hamilton Airport, highlights tighter cargo screening
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Air Canada Halts Cuba Flights Amid Nationwide Fuel Shortage
Air Canada has suspended all flights to Cuba after Havana informed airlines that no jet fuel would be available starting February 11. About 3,000 Canadian passengers will be repatriated on empty south-bound flights. The move underscores the fragility of leisure and project travel to Cuba and is expected to raise fares and complicate mobility planning for Canadian firms with interests on the island.
Ontario Wins 14,119 Provincial Nominee Slots for 2026—31 % Jump Over Last Year
IRCC has granted Ontario 14,119 provincial-nominee certificates for 2026—31 percent more than last year but still below 2024’s record. The larger quota will widen permanent-residence pathways for employers and foreign talent, especially in healthcare and skilled trades, as Ontario overhauls its immigration program.
IRCC Outlines ‘Urgent Processing’ Option for Canadian Citizenship Applications
IRCC has published fresh guidance on how permanent residents can request urgent processing of citizenship applications where employment or family emergencies exist, potentially cutting the standard 13-month wait to as little as eight weeks. The option can be a critical tool for employers needing staff to hold Canadian passports quickly.