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Canada is seeing a spike in strikes — and as tariffs and the affordability crisis continue to hit workers hard, unions warn of more action on the horizon.
Unions preparing to ‘fight’ as Canada sees the most strike action in decades | CBC News
Decisions
Interim order, replacement workers – Syndicat des travailleuses et travailleurs d’Aérospatiale Devtek – CSN c. Aérospatiale Devtek inc., 2025 QCTAT 3444 Union claimed two employees performed bargaining unit work during lockout and strike – sought interim order for employer to cease use of employees to perform shipping/receiving work – no prima facie case – individuals seemed to be managers – no evidence that one of them actually performed bargaining unit work – application dismissed
Appeal, language rights – Edmonton Regional Airports Authority v. Michel Thibodeau, 2025 CanLII 85604 (SCC) Federal Court awarded $5,000 in damages for violations of Official Languages Act – leave to appeal to Supreme Court dismissed
Appeal, language rights – St. John’s International Airport Authority v. Michel Thibodeau, 2025 CanLII 85595 (SCC) Federal Court awarded $5,000 in damages for violations of Official Languages Act – leave to appeal to Supreme Court granted
Confidentiality order, intervenor – Thibodeau c. Canada (Services publics et Approvisionnement), 2025 CAF 148 Motion by Vancouver and Edmonton Airport Authorities for intervenor status on confidentiality issue – appellant’s application alleging violations of Official Languages Act in signage at construction sites was dismissed by Federal Court – appellant appealed and sought to renew interim confidentiality order issued by Federal Court – Federal Court of Appeal not persuaded that intervention would serve interests of justice – application for intervenor status dismissed
Compensation, cancellation – Lee v. Westjet Airlines Ltd, 2025 BCCRT 1200 Flight cancellation caused 12-hour delay – Tribunal declined applicants’ requests for anonymization and additional information – denied claims for hotel costs and seat change fees not included in Dispute Notice – aircraft grounded for maintenance – no evidence that using replacement aircraft was not feasible – Tribunal awarded $1,000 to each applicant under Air Passenger Protection Regulations – denied claim of $5,000 for time spent on litigation
CTA News and Decisions
Application – 1000036614 Ontario Inc. c.o.b. DroneBoy – Determination No. A-2025-149 Application for licence to operate a domestic service, all-cargo aircraft – licence issued
Application – Coleman Jet, LLC – Determination No. A-2025-150 Application for licence to operate a non-scheduled international service in accordance with Annex III of the Air Transport Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of the United States of America – licence issued, subject to conditions
Application – Starspeed Limited – Determination No. A-2025-154 Application for licence to operate a non-scheduled international service to transport traffic on a charter basis between United Kingdom and Canada – licence issued, subject to conditions
Application – Tincup Helicopters Inc. – Determination No. A-2025-155 Application for licence to operate a domestic service, small aircraft – licence issued
Suspension – Richards Aviation, Inc. – Order No. 2025-A-S-165 Licence 967340 – reinstated effective September 2, 2025
Suspension – Temsco Helicopters, Inc. – Order No. 2025-A-S-166 Licence 977228
Suspension – Rite Bros. Aviation, Inc. – Order No. 2025-A-S-167 Licence 967345
Suspension – Holman Enterprises, Inc. c.o.b. Glacier Jet Center – Order No. 2025-A-S-169 Licence 090134
TC/TSB News
Industry Association News
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- AIAC – The Dave Caddey Memorial Scholarship
- CBAA – Your Weekly Bulletin – September 4, 2025
- IATA – WSOC 2025 to lay foundations for an even safer future
Union News
AFA
- Aviation workers set agenda ahead of ICAO Assembly: ITF Civil Aviation Committee meets in Montréal
- An inspiration: Air Canada flight attendant strike
ALPA
- Canadian North pilots open contract negotiations
- Flair pilots file to open contract negotiations
- New aeromedical study raises critical safety concerns over proposed reduced crew operations
AMFA
· AMFA-Jazz Line Negotiations Update #4: Air Canada express low-ball offer
CUPE
CUPE Air Canada Component
· Ratification vote 2025 – REMINDER
· Update on legal challenge to Section 107
PSAC
· DeSousa: The feds’ newest go-to attack on workers’ rights must be repealed
Unifor 2002
· PASS: Open letter to CATSA on outstanding workplace issues
Airport News
- Paving the future: Inside YVR’s overnight runway transformation
- Shortage of air traffic controllers being felt at Kelowna International Airport
- Soaring demand: Canadian airports saw record numbers in July
- Sundre Airport plan outlines guidance for future land use
- Thunder Bay Airport unveils new brand inspired by Northwestern Ontario
- Working together for accessible travel
Rotary Operator News
- Teledyne FLIR Defense brings next-gen camera technology to Canada with cross-country tour
- Vertical MRO Conference: Putting the spotlight on helicopter maintenance, repair, and overhaul
- Volatus Aerospace secures approval from Transport Canada to launch scalable automated drone services in Canada
General Aviation News
- 2 dead after small plane crashes in Quebec’s Mauricie region
- Air Canada flight to Toronto forced to return to Denver following ‘possible electrical fire’
- Air Canada provides update on its flight attendant tentative agreement
- AirSuite achieves ISO 27001:2022 Certification, strengthening aviation data security on a global scale
- CAE inaugurates Central European flagship business aviation training centre in Vienna
- Canadian North pilots seek wage increases, better accommodation in Iqaluit
- Girls Take Flight is returning to Toronto on Saturday, October 4, 2025
- How an air traffic controller shortage is impacting Canadian airports
- Liberals’ Air Access Program for Labrador doesn’t provide meaningful help, critics say
- New Labrador Air Access falls short on addressing needs of Inuit communities, says First Minister
- Part found after small plane crash finally on its way to TSB
- Volaria Airshow returns to Mirabel with U.S Air Force Thunderbirds
- WestJet secures its largest-ever aircraft order with Boeing
