Thousands of planes have been grounded by the pandemic, but even with far fewer flights, laser strikes remain a concern. In Canada, there were 236 strikes reported to Transport Canada in 2020. Since 2018, Canada has had what Transport Canada describes as a comprehensive strategy. Daily incident reports compiled by Transport Canada frequently include laser strikes. Earlier this year, a Saskatchewan Air Ambulance was struck by a green laser as it approached Meadow Lake, Sask.

Source: CBC News May 16, 2021 09:00 UTC