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Global Affairs laying off its most skilled diplomats, union says
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its most skilled diplomats, while asking other envoys moving across continents to wait months for their personal items. The cuts come as Global Affairs Canada sets out its plans to meet budgetary belt-tightening requirements laid out ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada crash probe being conducted in ‘full co-operation’ with U.S.: Carney
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working in “full co-operation” with officials in the United States to probe the crash of an Air Canada jet at New York’s LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots Sunday night. Speaking to reporters on his way into the Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday, Carney said the “first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ottawa says laws that override Charter rights aren’t shielded from legal scrutiny
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — A lawyer for the federal government says judges have the legal right to issue non-binding judgments in cases where governments override rights protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Guy J. Pratte, the lawyer for the attorney general of Canada, pleaded his case on the third day of hearings at the Supreme ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inmate killed at the Donnacona Institution following an attack
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say an inmate at Donnacona Institution has died following an attack at the federal prison near Quebec City. Police say two inmates in their 20s were attacked by fellow inmates on Tuesday and one of them died of his injuries. The attack occurred around 7:30 p.m. and the two men ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada crash probe being done in ‘full co-operation’ with U.S.: Carney
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is working in “full co-operation” with officials in the United States to probe the crash of an Air Canada jet at New York’s LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots Sunday night. Speaking to reporters this morning, Carney said the “first job” of the federal government is to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Carney says Air Canada CEO’s English-only condolences lacked compassion
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Air Canada CEO’s English-only message of condolence after Sunday’s deadly crash in New York lacked compassion. Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is being summoned to testify at the House of Commons official languages committee after he shared a four-minute condolence video online that only included two French ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada is losing more air traffic controllers than it’s hiring: aviation expert
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment. John Gradek, a faculty lecturer with McGill University’s aviation management program, said Canada is short about 1,500 air traffic controllers, and 150 more retire each year. “So guess what? You’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news: Remembering Quebec pilot killed in N.Y. crash, air traffic hires dwindle
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed … Tributes for Quebec pilot killed in N.Y. crash The death of Air Canada Jazz pilot Antoine Forest, who perished when his plane collided with an emergency vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, has sparked an ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Hometown mourns Quebec pilot Antoine Forest, who died in LaGuardia crash
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
COTEAU-DU-LAC — The death of Air Canada Jazz pilot Antoine Forest, who perished when his plane collided with an emergency vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, has sparked an outpouring of sympathy in his hometown southwest of Montreal. Since late Monday, many citizens have been calling city hall in Coteau-du-Lac to offer their ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canada is losing more air traffic controllers than its hiring: aviation expert
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment. John Gradek, a faculty lecturer with McGill University’s aviation management program, said Canada is short about 1,500 air traffic controllers, and 150 more retire each year. “So guess what? You’re ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Global Affairs laying off highest-skilled diplomats, union says, as GAC sets targets
By Canadian Press on March 25th, 2026
OTTAWA — The union representing staff at Global Affairs Canada says the foreign service is laying off dozens of its highest-skilled diplomats, while asking other envoys moving across continents to wait months for their personal items. The cuts come as Global Affairs Canada sets out its plans to meet budget belt tightening requirements laid out ... Read More »
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