Santa Claus cleared for Ontario air space on Christmas Eve flight around the world [Video]

A live view from the NORAD Santa Tracker on Dec. 24, 2024.

It’s official – Santa Claus has been cleared to fly over Ontario and the rest of Canada as he delivers presents around the world on Christmas Eve.

Canada gave Santa the green light for his take-off in anticipation of the Christmas Eve flight through an urgent request on Monday, with Oakville MP Anita Anand signing off as Minister of Transport and Internal Trade.

“I just received your flight plan and I’m giving you the green light to take off, Santa,” Anand said in a video call with Mr. Clause on Monday.

With so many homes to visit in just one night the rush approval should mean a speedy delivery of presents to anyone on Santa’s “nice” list this year.

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