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Toronto Airport Faces Delays Amid Staffing Shortages

11/3/2025

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On Saturday, November 2, 2025, flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport were delayed due to staffing shortages, and NAV CANADA implemented a Traffic Management Initiative to manage increased demand.
Air Canada confirmed disruptions caused delays and cancellations, with arrivals delayed until near midnight and departures normalizing after 8 p.m.
NAV CANADA expressed regret and said it is recruiting and training workers to improve capacity.
Weather and volume contributed to Friday delays.

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Story summary

On Saturday, November 2, 2025, flights at Toronto Pearson International Airport were delayed due to staffing shortages, and NAV CANADA implemented a Traffic Management Initiative to manage increased demand.
Air Canada confirmed disruptions caused delays and cancellations, with arrivals delayed until near midnight and departures normalizing after 8 p.m.
NAV CANADA expressed regret and said it is recruiting and training workers to improve capacity.
Weather and volume contributed to Friday delays.