Canadian government moves to end Air Canada strike

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said she had asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration on both sides and order an immediate end to the dispute.

By: Reuters
Ottawa | Updated: August 16, 2025 10:53 PM IST

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The Air Canada check-in area inside Terminal 1 of Toronto Pearson International Airport is pictured in Mississauga, Ontario. (AP)

The Canadian government on Saturday moved to end a strike by Air Canada flight attendants, saying it needed to act now to prevent lasting economic damage.

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said she had asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration on both sides and order an immediate end to the dispute.

“I have exercised my authorities under Section 107 of the Canadian Labor Code to direct the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order the parties to resume and continue their operations and duties in order to secure industrial peace and protect the interests of Canada, Canadians and the economy,” she said.

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