Toronto, Jan 26 2026 - Canada is moving to confiscate a Russian‑registered Antonov An‑124 that has been parked on the frozen runway of Toronto Pearson Airport for almost four years. The aircraft has accrued more than 1.5 million Canadian dollars in parking fees, making it the world’s most expensive parking fine, authorities say. The Canadian government has issued a court order to freeze the plane and is now seeking a formal confiscation decree. The move follows a broader effort to seize Russian assets frozen under sanctions and to redirect proceeds to Ukraine. The operator, Volga‑Dnepr, has filed a counter‑claim of 100 million dollars, calling the action “pirate seizure.” Legal experts say the case may set a new precedent for the confiscation of sanctioned Russian property. Professor Robert Currie of Dalhousie University said Canadian law has been amended to allow such confiscation for Ukraine’s benefit.

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