In a press release issued Monday, Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand said she spoke with Santa's elves and reviewed several key documents, including Santa's flight plan .
Ms Anand also met Santa Claus for the first time since becoming Transport Minister.
“Transport Canada is working to ensure safe and smooth travel across the country this holiday season and wishes all Canadians a safe and happy holiday season,” the statement said.
Kids can follow Santa and his reindeer on the North American Aerospace Defense Command website on December 24, with a countdown, games, music and more. This is the 69th year that NORAD has been tracking Santa and his reindeer.
Every year, at least 100,000 children call NORAD to find out where Santa Claus is. Millions more follow the movement online in nine languages, from English to Japanese.
The tradition dates back to the Cold War when a child accidentally called NORAD, and recited his Christmas wish list, giving rise to the annual tradition.
The curious can also call 1-877-HI-NORAD to ask live operators where Santa is, from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Eastern Time.
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