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Bomb Threats at Six Major Canadian Airports Deemed False as Flights Resume

False alarms have exposed vulnerabilities in air traffic control security protocols at Canada’s busiest hubs.

Delayed flights are shown at Winnipeg's Richardson International Airport on Thursday morning.
People check baggage at the Departures Terminal of the Ottawa Airport in Ottawa, on Monday, June 14, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ottawa International Airport is investigating an unspecified 'security incident.'
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Overview

  • Nav Canada received bomb threats targeting control facilities at six major airports, prompting immediate ground stops and tower evacuations.
  • Law enforcement and Transport Canada mobilized teams to search facilities and ultimately ruled the threats false by late morning.
  • The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration briefly halted departures in Montreal and Ottawa before lifting restrictions at 7:40 a.m. EDT.
  • By early afternoon Nav Canada reported flights returning to near-normal schedules, with authorities monitoring for minor delays.
  • The events highlighted vulnerabilities in Canada’s air traffic control infrastructure and reinforced the need for ongoing security reviews.