TOP STORY Air Canada says it rejects a claim by the country’s airline regulator that it failed to live up to its rebooking obligations during a labour disruption last summer and it will push back accordingly on a formal penalty it has been handed. Air Canada to dispute $426K penalty from airline regulator stemming from […]
Read More Recently, termination provisions in employment contracts have been subject to increased scrutiny by the courts. As a result, there are a growing number of decisions detailing the ways in which these provisions can inadvertently contravene applicable employment standards legislation. Post-Waksdale, the outcome in such cases is typically the unenforceability of the termination provision as a […]
Read More Employers with cross-border employees or remote-working employees should take note of the Quebec Superior Court’s recent decision inCicale v. Swiss International Air Lines Ltd., 2025 QCCS 4421. This case confirms that an employee will likely be entitled to the employment protections of the Civil Code of Quebec where they physically perform their work from the province of Quebec.
Read More TOP STORY Technical expertise keeps aircraft flying in our industry, but it’s workplace culture that keeps people motivated, safe, and dedicated to performing good work. Without a positive and strong culture, companies struggle to safely meet maintenance schedules. That culture comes directly from a company’s leadership. Building a culture of safety and trust: Leadership lessons for maintenance professionals – Vertical Mag Decisions Appeal, workers’ compensation – Guiddir et Héli-Express inc., 2026 QCTAT 1094 Commission denied […]
Read More TOP STORY Artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to make its way into almost every facet of aviation, from maintenance prediction and scheduling to operations. In the rotary industry, even the smallest operators are embracing some form of AI to support their businesses. As AI becomes increasingly prevalent, the question for helicopter operators is no longer […]
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