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Air Transat Faces Flight Suspensions Amid Pilot Strike Notice

  Air Transat has announced it will gradually suspend flights starting Monday following a 72-hour strike notice issued by its pilots’ union. The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing roughly 700 pilots, delivered the notice after nearly a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the airline’s parent company, Transat A.T. Inc. Background The union filed the strike notice on Sunday, giving pilots the legal right to walk off the job as early as Wednesday. Last week, pilots voted 99% in favor of strike action , underscoring their frustration over stalled contract talks. ALPA leaders emphasized that pilots do not want to strike but feel compelled to act after management failed to meet demands for a modernized agreement. Airline Response Air Transat confirmed it will begin suspending flights gradually between December 8 and 9 to prepare for a possible full shutdown. The company stated it is working “around the clock” to reach a deal and minimize disruption for trave...

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Canadian Home Sales See Steady Growth in September

 

In September 2024, Canadian home sales experienced a notable increase, rising by 1.9% compared to the previous month. This marks a significant annual growth of 6.9%, according to data released by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) on Tuesday.

The uptick in sales comes in the wake of the Bank of Canada’s third interest rate cut this year, which has contributed to a more favorable borrowing environment for homebuyers. Despite the increase in sales, the number of properties listed for sale remains below historical averages, with 185,427 properties available on Canadian MLS® Systems at the end of September.

This steady growth in the housing market reflects a resilient demand for homes across the country, even as economic conditions fluctuate. The continued interest rate cuts are expected to further stimulate the market, potentially leading to more robust sales figures in the coming months.


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