Multiple bomb threats hit Canadian airports this morning and affected travel in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver.“Early this morning, NAV CANADA was made aware of bomb threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary, and Vancouver. Employees at impacted locations are safe, and a temporary ground stop has been implemented at the affected airports,” said NAV Canada in a statement on Twitter/X..NAV Canada provides air traffic control operations to Canadian airports.The threats caused flight delays and evacuations. Police launched investigations into the source of the threats.Ottawa International Airport and Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport were among the first airports to report security incidents. Both airports experienced disruptions.."The Ottawa Airport is currently investigating a security incident. Operations may be disrupted; please check the status of your flight before travelling to the airport. We will continue to advise as the situation unfolds," said the airport on Twitter/X..Ottawa Police Service (OPS) confirmed it was working with the airport to investigate. OPS provided no further details about the incident.NAV Canada advised travellers to check directly with their airline for updates. The organization said delays were expected to continue.Richmond RCMP responded to an "unfounded" bomb threat at the Vancouver International Airport. The Integrated Police Dog Services (IPDS) did a thorough search and no threats were located. “The RCMP and YVR take threats of this nature very seriously,” said Corporal Melissa Lui, Media Relations Officer of Richmond RCMP. “After the initial investigation, investigators determined this to be a false report, and that there is no credible threat to public safety. We would like to thank IPDS and YVR staff for their actions and for ensuring the safety of the public.”."We are collaborating with authorities to address the situation and ensure the safety of all personnel and passengers. Travellers are advised to check directly with their airline for the latest updates, as delays may occur," said NAV Canada.US Federal Aviation Administration later reported that ground stops were lifted at Montreal and Ottawa airports. However, investigations continued at all affected facilities.The coordinated nature of the threats across multiple cities raised concerns about security at airports. Authorities have not released information about potential suspects or motives behind the incidents.
