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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Dramatic Testimony at Toronto Pearson Gold Heist Trial
Arsalan Chaudhary was arrested after arriving on a flight from Dubai at Toronto Pearson International Airport on January 12, 2026. Currently, Chaudhary is the star witness at the trial for an alleged co-accused in the gold heist, former Air Canada employee Parmpal Sidhu. During his testimony, Chaudhary claimed that he and another man were responsible for the gold heist, and after they divided up the stolen gold and cash—valued at over $22 million—he left for Pakistan. While in Pakistan, Chaudhary was reportedly taken hostage, tortured, and threatened with death until he revealed the location of his stash of gold in Toronto.
Benchmark Canada Series Measures National Performance
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute has launched Benchmark Canada, a project that brings together more than 40 metrics assessing Canada's performance across areas such as the economy, health care, immigration, and more. These metrics compare Canada to other countries that face similar challenges. Over the coming weeks, the National Post will examine many of the findings from this initiative, providing insight into what these results mean for Canadians and how the government manages public resources.
Roller Coaster Safety Under Review After Incident
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters at six different amusement parks, including Behemoth and Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland. The move came "out of an abundance of caution" following an incident in which a 42-year-old man riding the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia was reportedly thrown from his seat, falling and hitting the ride multiple times. Both Behemoth and Leviathan were manufactured by the same company as Goliath.
Federal Response to Stelco Layoffs Raises Questions
The federal government is considering legal action against Stelco’s U.S.-based parent company following the layoff of 500 workers at two Ontario plants. Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre is questioning whether enough was done by the Liberal government to secure job protections for Stelco workers during the 2024 approval of its sale to Cleveland Cliffs Inc.
Political Developments: Carney Responds to Ukraine–Russia Conflict
Prime Minister Mark Carney recently thanked former U.S. President Trump for his leadership in securing an alleged “energy ceasefire” between Russia and Ukraine. However, Carney later condemned Trump’s agreement to purchase Russian diesel, warning that such a deal would further fund the war on Ukraine. Commentators note the complexities facing Canadian leaders as they balance support for Ukraine, relations with U.S. counterparts, and Canadian trade interests.
Stay Up to Date with Canada News
These stories highlight ongoing developments in canada news including updates on major criminal trials, economic metrics, safety in public venues, employment issues, and key political debates. Over the coming weeks, continued coverage will provide further analysis on these evolving topics.
Source: nationalpost.com.
