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Aug 10, 2026
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Why Canadian airline strikes shut down the whole system — and how other countries avoid it
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A WestJet Boeing 737 Max aircraft takes off from Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on July 31, 2026.
Less than a year earlier, an Air Canada strike grounded the country’s largest carrier for about 60 hours.
Air traffic controllers are required to give at least 48 hours’ notice before joining a strike, giving authorities time to organize air traffic and inform passengers about expected disruptions.
The union estimated that members spent about 35 hours a month performing unpaid duties, such as boarding passengers and conducting safety checks, before their paid time began.
Once Ottawa invokes Section 107, the union’s immediate bargaining leverage can give way to a process that brings the strike to an end.
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A WestJet Boeing 737 Max aircraft takes off from Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on July 31, 2026.
Why Canadian airline strikes shut down the whole system — and how other countries avoid it
Published: August 10, 2026 2.51pm EDT
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Over the August long weekend, roughly 250,000 WestJet passengers had their flights cancelled when the airline’s flight attendants walked out over pay, including compensation for ground duties performed before takeoff and after landing.…
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