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Canada: 236 reported laser strikes in 2020

There were 236 reports of laser illuminations made to Transport Canada in 2020. That is up from 211 reports in 2018 (LaserPointerSafety.com does not have data for 2019).

In Canada, a person who intentionally interferes with an aircraft by using a laser faces a prison sentences of up to five years, and a fine of up to $100,000.

From CBC News. Additional examples of 2020 Canadian laser illuminations are in the story.