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Expert: A potential strike by Air Canada pilots

webfull — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:49 +0000

“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the possibility of a strike by its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.

Published: 30 August 2024

Experts: Canada’s two major railways resume service as railroaders return to work

webfull — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:28 +0000

Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada’s two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes. Amid a bitter labour dispute, the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Saturday ordered Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. to resume operations and 9,300 workers to return to their posts at 12:01 a.m. ahead of binding arbitration set to begin this week. The union has vowed to fight the labour board’s decision in court, framing the outcome as a win for big business.

Published: 26 August 2024

Expert: Boeing under Senate scrutiny amid airline industry turmoil

webfull — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:18:18 +0000

On June 18, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a Senate panel about the company's safety crisis, addressing lawmakers' questions on quality control issues and whistleblower allegations (CNBC).

Published: 17 June 2024

Largest-ever gift to 9I��’s School of Continuing Studies will establish unique professional development program for members of marginalized groups

webfull — Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:59:56 +0000

9I��’s School of Continuing Studies is launching a unique experiential training and professional development program, with support from a $2-million community investment from Scotiabank, to help members of underrepresented local communities and newcomers to Canada, including refugees, build the durable skills they need to pursue their career paths.

Published: 16 August 2022

Expert: Airport delays

webfull — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:21:39 +0000

While the air transport industry welcomed news that millions of unvaccinated Canadians will soon be allowed to fly, experts and unions said a new influx of travellers could worsen the ongoing delays at airports across the country. The government announced that starting June 20 proof of vaccination will not be required to board a train or a plane in Canada. As of May 22, just over 18 per cent of Canadians — almost seven million people — did not have at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Published: 16 June 2022

Experts: 2021 Holiday Season

webfull — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 17:03:47 +0000

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Published: 20 December 2021

Experts: Inflation at almost two-decade high complicates Bank of Canada rate plan

webfull — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:52:27 +0000

The cost of just about everything in Canada was more expensive in September, pushing headline inflation to its highest in almost two decades and complicating the Bank of Canada’s plans to keep interest rates pinned near zero until well into 2022. Prices are being driven higher around the world by an extreme mismatch between supply and demand. Suppliers are now scrambling to catch up, clogging ports and other transportation lanes that are dealing with their own pandemic-related issues. (

Published: 27 October 2021

Expert: Tokyo 2020 Olympics

webfull — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:29:11 +0000

The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country's prime minister told sports officials on Tuesday, July 20 ahead of the Tokyo Games. Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games staff and media have arrived in Japan amid a local state of emergency and widespread opposition from the general public. Health experts in Japan have questioned allowing so many international visitors for the games. (CBC News)

Published: 21 July 2021

Experts: U.S. seeking $25M from Air Canada for being slow to refund customers

webfull — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:36:46 +0000

The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking a $25.5 million US penalty against Air Canada for "failing to provide consumers prompt refunds" after cancelling their flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a "notice of enforcement proceeding" issued by the department on Tuesday, June 15, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection says Air Canada "unlawfully failed to provide timely refunds" for flights between the United States and Canada that were cancelled or significantly changed. (CBC News)

Published: 15 June 2021

Experts: Federal government approves Air Canada purchase of Transat A.T. Inc.

webfull — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:31:54 +0000

The federal government has approved Air Canada's purchase of competing airline Transat A.T. Inc. under a series of strict terms and conditions the government says "are in the interest of Canadians." A statement released by the transport minister's office said the impact of COVID-19 was a key factor in the final decision to approve the purchase. (CBC News)

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Published: 12 February 2021

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