In response to the allegations from the security company Brink, claiming negligence in the theft of $23.8 million in gold and cash from Toronto Pearson Airport earlier this year, Air Canada stated that it bears no responsibility in this matter. According to recent reports, the thief gained access to Air Canada's warehouse on April 17th by presenting a forged document and subsequently fled with a high-value cargo.
In a statement issued on November 8th, Air Canada rejected Brink's claims, asserting that it has adhered to all its transportation contracts and has not engaged in any negligent or careless behavior. The country's largest airline added, "Brink has not specified the value of the cargo in the air waybill, a document typically issued by transportation companies detailing the cargo. Therefore, under the Montreal Convention, Air Canada is not responsible for any losses incurred by Brink. Brink Switzerland has chosen not to declare the value of the transportation, and according to Air Canada's information, they themselves have opted not to insure the cargo, and Brink is fully aware of the consequences."
In the federal court case last month, Brink claimed that an unidentified individual gained access to the company's warehouse and immediately after Air Canada's Zurich-bound flight landed at Pearson Airport, presented a fraudulent air waybill, alleging that Air Canada had been negligent and failed to take adequate security measures to prevent theft. Police investigations are ongoing, with no arrests made yet, and the cargo remains missing.

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