Air Canada Settles Gold Heist Lawsuit | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

Air Canada just settled a major legal battle with Brink’s over a $20 million airport heist — yes, the same one that made headlines years ago — after being initially ordered to pay just $18,000. Brink’s claimed Air Canada’s lax security let thieves steal 400kg of gold and 53kg of cash, arguing that the shipment’s value was clearly signaled through service names and repeated “Gold” labels. While the settlement amount remains secret, this case is now closed — though criminal charges against former Air Canada staff are still active. It’s a reminder that even with international treaties, settling…