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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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Liberals Aim for Comeback: Targeting Polling Gap Reduction by July


In a strategic move to regain popularity, the Liberal Party has set an ambitious internal goal to reduce the Conservative Party’s significant lead in the polls by five points over the next six months. This incremental approach is part of a broader effort to address the concerns of younger voters, particularly those under 40, who have shifted their support to the Conservatives due to issues like unaffordable rent and housing costs.

The Liberals’ plan hinges on the success of the recent federal budget, which is designed to resonate with the key concerns of the younger demographic. The budget includes $53-billion in new spending and $21.9-billion in new tax hikes, aimed at demonstrating the government’s commitment to addressing the needs of this crucial voting bloc.

Despite the challenges posed by a late-stage political cycle and a general demand for change, the Liberals are hopeful that their strategy will yield positive results in the polls by July. However, pollsters warn that the headwinds may be too strong to overcome, and the success of the strategy remains uncertain.

As the Liberal Party works to implement its plan and communicate the benefits of the budget to Canadians, the coming months will be critical in determining whether they can narrow the gap and improve their electoral prospects.

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