Minister of Transport clears Santa Claus and reindeer for journey in Canadian airspace

December 24, 2025    Ottawa, ON    Transport Canada

Today, the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government within the House of Commons, has introduced the North Pole’s most well-known resident, Santa Claus, and his crew of 9 reindeer have handed Transport Canada’s rigorous certification and inspection course of. They are formally cleared for journey in Canadian airspace.

Earlier this week, the Prime Minister phoned Minister MacKinnon to remind him of his essential position in sustaining a secure and safe aviation sector, as tens of millions of Canadian youngsters eagerly await Santa’s arrival from coast-to-coast-to-coast.

Each yr, Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation Safety Inspectors make the journey up north to look at Santa’s sleigh. This yr’s inspections embrace checks on communications, navigation and security checks, de-icing methods and touchdown gear. Inspectors additionally confirmed that every one reindeer harnesses had been correctly secured and that Rudolph’s nostril was shining at its holly-jolly brightest to information the way in which.

Transport Canada is proud to assist guarantee secure and environment friendly vacation journey for all and desires all Canadians a joyful and secure vacation season.