UK Begins Full ETA Enforcement, Requiring Canadians to Obtain Digital Travel Authorisation from 25 February 2026
Senate Committee Sends Controversial Bill C-12 to Third Reading With Immigration Powers Intact
IRCC Waives Biometrics for FIFA-Invited World Cup Visitors Ahead of 2026 Tournament
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Ontario Unveils 2026 Rural Community Immigration Pilot to Tackle Labour Gaps
Ontario opened applications for the 2026 Rural Community Immigration Pilot on 25 February 2026. The programme lets Thunder Bay, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and Timmins nominate foreign workers in priority occupations for permanent residence, offering employers in northern Ontario a fast LMIA-free pathway to fill chronic skill shortages.
Canadian Carriers Restore Puerto Vallarta Flights as Ottawa Updates Mexico Security Advisory
WestJet, Air Canada and four other Canadian carriers resumed flights to Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara on 24 February after a security-related suspension. Ottawa downgraded its travel warning the same day, allowing airlines to restore normal schedules and reactivate flexible rebooking policies. The move averts further supply-chain headaches for incentive groups and winter sun travellers, but firms are urged to keep contingency measures in place.
Air Canada Alerts Travellers to New UK ETA Requirement Taking Effect 25 February
Air Canada has begun formally notifying customers that the UK will bar visa-exempt travellers without an Electronic Travel Authorisation from 25 February 2026. Canadian organisations must add the quick—but essential—digital permit to their pre-departure checks for all UK-bound staff.
Air Canada Sends Extra 787-9s to Evacuate Canadians From Jalisco Hotspots
Air Canada swapped in high-capacity Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on 24 February to fly stranded Canadians out of Puerto Vallarta, clearing a multi-day backlog after cartel violence shut down commercial flights. The operation underscores the value of flexible fleet planning and coordinated government-carrier crisis protocols.
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.