Porter CEO battling CRA over tax bill from 'significant losses' from 'high-risk' pandemic trading

This month, two passengers from a July 2019 Air Canada flight that diverted to Hawaii after severe turbulence lost their case in an Australian court, which ruled that Air Canada did not waive the compensation limits outlined in the Montreal Convention. The plaintiffs claimed spinal and psychological injuries and argued that Air Canada's terms indicated no financial limits for passenger injuries, but the High Court unanimously dismissed their case, asserting that the airline's liability provisions...

Summary Delivery of Saturday's National Post in the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions has been postponed until Sunday morning due to production issues. The publication has apologized for the delay and encourages readers to access the ePaper version available on their website. For the latest breaking news, exclusive stories, and insightful commentary, readers are advised to visit nationalpost.com and sign up for the daily newsletter, Posted. Full Article

SummaryPatrick Lutts Jr., a fugitive for over 21 years, was recently arrested in Toronto after evading U.S. authorities in connection with manslaughter charges related to a drunk-driving crash that killed two teenagers in Orlando. In a sworn affidavit, he admitted it was "a mistake" to flee and detailed how he managed to hide from law enforcement. This marks the first time Lutts has publicly outlined his actions while on the run from the law. Full...

Every Saturday night, Israelis gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, advocating for the return of hostages held by Hamas, with 58 still unaccounted for. Former hostage Naama Levy emphasized the importance of solidarity for families enduring the pain of captivity, while Nili Gefen expressed her initial hopes for government action, now focused on support for the families. Despite the intertwined nature of political issues and the hostage situation, Gefen highlighted the need for a...

Quebec has introduced a significant bill aimed at reducing trade barriers, marking its entry into the Canadian internal trade party. Minister Christopher Skeete emphasized the need for Quebec to be open to interprovincial trade, allowing products from other provinces to be marketed without extra requirements, with exceptions to be announced later. Despite criticisms of being protectionist, Skeete believes the new law could boost Quebec's GDP by up to $25 billion, while Quebec’s MNAs reaffirmed the...

Canadians who purchased packaged bread from 2001 to 2021 may be eligible for a cash payout from a $500-million class action settlement against Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and George Weston Ltd. for price-fixing. The Ontario Superior Court has approved the settlement, while the Quebec Superior Court will review a similar agreement on June 16. Eligible claimants can file online once the claims process opens, with potential payouts depending on the number of claims, though most can...