Air Canada appealing for government intervention as clock ticks on labour talks

Calls are mounting for government intervention in the Air Canada labour negotiations as the deadline for resolving the dispute approaches, raising concerns about a potential shutdown. Various business groups are urging Ottawa to take action to prevent economic disruptions. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is advocating for government involvement, suggesting that binding arbitration could facilitate a successful resolution between the parties. An Air Canada spokesperson has stated that while the airline is dedicated to the negotiation process, it is unable to meet the pilots’ union’s wage demands, which it describes as “unreasonable.”