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What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

MONTREAL — The country's two main railways and their workers remain at loggerheads over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask —...

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

The country's two main railways warned Friday they will lock out their workers in less than two weeks unless the two sides can agree on...

Canadian Pacific CEO predicts rail strike in August

Operations at Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. will likely grind to a halt due to a strike expected in the second half of August, says...

Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during mechanics strike

Travellers expressed frustration this week over WestJet's response after the airline cancelled more than 1,200 flights due to a strike by plane mechanics. Messages and...

‘Frustration takes over’: How arbitration plans went awry in WestJet mechanics strike

Arbitration doesn't typically spur a strike. If anything, the reverse occurs. But on Thursday, a directive for binding arbitration from Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan was...

Canadians paying more for airfares as summer ticket prices jump

Looking to catch a flight this summer? Prepare to open your wallet even wider. A new report says travellers are paying significantly more to fly...

Shipping industry looks for consensus on sustainable fuels ahead of net-zero goals

MONTREAL — Global shippers convened in Montreal on Thursday to sort out which sustainable fuels their vessels should use — a key question given that...

WestJet delays integration of Sunwing to 2025

MONTREAL — WestJet has postponed its planned integration of Sunwing Airlines, a move that represents a setback for the Calgary-based company after acquiring the leisure...

Tourism sector rolls out road map to boost visitor numbers to pre-pandemic levels

The tourism industry rolled out a road map Thursday it hopes will bring more visitors to Canada after the bruising it took during the COVID-19...

CN, CPKC workers approve strike mandate as possible work stoppage looms

Employees at Canada's two biggest railways have authorized a strike that could see thousands of workers walk off the job in three weeks if they...

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