A Canadian court ordered the airline "Air Canada" to pay an amount of $18,894 to the security company "Brink's" as compensation for the theft of gold worth 20 million Canadian dollars from Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Incident Details:

The theft occurred in April 2023 when a shipment containing approximately 400 kilograms of gold and several other valuable assets was transferred from a truck belonging to "Brink's" to a cargo facility operated by "Air Canada" inside the airport. Subsequently, the shipment completely disappeared and has not been found to this day.

The shipment was on its way to be delivered to several clients and contained gold and precious metals intended for trade and investment.

The Legal Case and Ruling:

Brink's filed a lawsuit against "Air Canada", claiming that the company was responsible for the safety of the shipment after its receipt. Brink's alleged that "Air Canada" failed to take the necessary security measures to protect the gold.

In the ruling issued, the court obligated "Air Canada" to pay the amount based on the terms of the agreement between the two parties. The contract made between the two companies set a ceiling for financial liability, where the maximum amount payable in the event of shipment loss was determined to be only $18,894, which the court upheld.

Reactions:

• Brink's: Expressed its disappointment with the ruling, stating that the amount does not compensate for the significant losses it has suffered.

• Air Canada: Did not comment directly on the ruling, but confirmed that its responsibility for the shipment ended according to the terms of the contract.

Impacts and Questions:

The incident raised widespread questions about security at Toronto Pearson Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in Canada. Despite months passing since the theft, no progress has been announced in the investigations or in recovering the stolen gold.

Conclusion:

While the ruling highlights the complexities of legal contracts between transport and security companies, it also reveals a potential security weakness at one of Canada's most important airports. Investigations into the theft continue, but so far, no suspects have been arrested, and the stolen money or gold has not been recovered.