Tensions are escalating between major Canadian rail companies and their unionized employees, as disputes over working conditions intensify. Teamsters Canada, representing workers at Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC), has voiced concerns over demands for concessions on crew schedules, work hours, and fatigue management, which they claim could undermine rail safety and worker welfare.
In the intricate and highly competitive realm of Canadian aviation, budget airlines struggle to secure a foothold. The landscape, long dominated by major players such as Air Canada and WestJet, presents a tough environment for newcomers. Stephen Jones, the outgoing CEO of Flair Airlines, shared insights into the unique challenges faced by low - cost carriers in Canada during a candid interview with CBC’s Ian Hanomansing.