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TICO Reminds Ontario Travel Agents of Legal Duties Amid Mexico Disruptions
Ontario’s travel-industry regulator issued an advisory reminding agents of disclosure, refund and duty-to-warn obligations as Mexican security concerns disrupt Canadian itineraries. Agencies that fail to follow the rules face hefty fines and licence risk, making compliance critical for corporate TMCs.
Blizzard Grounds Hundreds of Flights Across Canada, Triggering APPR Compensation Duties
A late-season blizzard cancelled or delayed nearly 280 flights on 24 February, disrupting business travel nationwide. Airlines invoked flexible change policies, but passengers may still claim APPR compensation if operational factors, rather than weather, caused extended delays.
Heavy Snow Shuts Down Rural Transport in Thunder Bay, Northern Supply Chains Brace for Delays
Up to 25 cm of snow and blowing-snow conditions closed all rural bus routes around Thunder Bay on 24 February, constraining commuter mobility and slowing regional freight. Employers and logistics providers should expect knock-on delays along the Highway 17 corridor for at least 24 hours.
Canada moves to strip citizenship of alleged Mumbai attack plotter Tahawwur Rana
IRCC has begun legal steps to revoke the Canadian citizenship of Pakistan-born Tahawwur Rana, accused of helping to plot the 2008 Mumbai attacks. The rare move underscores Ottawa’s willingness to use citizenship revocation powers in national-security cases and serves as a cautionary tale for employers and travellers about full disclosure requirements.
Economists warn Alberta referendum on immigration could backfire
Experts interviewed by Global News say Alberta’s planned October referendum on stricter immigration rules could hurt economic growth by discouraging needed talent. Businesses are advised to monitor the political debate and prepare contingency plans for recruiting and retaining foreign workers.
Study permits issued to Indian students plunge nearly 50 % as Canada caps intake
Data released this week indicate Canadian study-permit approvals for Indian students dropped nearly 50 % in 2025, following Ottawa’s new student-intake cap and tighter fraud controls. Colleges and employers may face a smaller pool of Indian talent in coming years and are urged to broaden recruitment horizons.
Prime Minister Mark Carney announces Indo-Pacific tour to deepen talent and trade ties
Prime Minister Carney will visit India, Australia and Japan from 26 Feb. to 7 Mar., with talent mobility set to feature alongside trade and security. Expected outcomes include faster tech-worker permits with India and expanded youth-mobility quotas with Australia, offering new assignment options for Canadian employers.