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WestJet Strike Countdown: What to Do If You're Flying This Long Weekend

  Published July 31, 2026  |  Canadian Money Brief If you've got a WestJet flight booked for this weekend, here's the situation in one line: a strike or a lockout could ground the airline's cabin crew as early as Saturday, August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time / Sunday, August 2 at 12:01 a.m. MT — right at the start of the busy August long weekend. Nothing has happened yet. WestJet and the union representing its roughly 4,400 flight attendants, CUPE Local 8125, are both still at the table. But both sides have now filed the legal paperwork that makes a work stoppage possible within days, so this is the moment to actually check your booking rather than hope it sorts itself out. HOW WE GOT HERE Flight attendants voted 99.4% in favour of a strike mandate back on July 15. On July 30, the union issued a 72-hour strike notice over wages and unpaid ground work — CUPE says the average flight attendant does about 35 hours a month of unpaid boarding, security, and delay-related work...
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Trump's Pick of Rubio as Top Diplomat Jolts Latin America

 

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of Senator Marco Rubio as the next Secretary of State has sent shockwaves through Latin America, a region long accustomed to U.S. neglect. Rubio, a staunch conservative and vocal critic of communist regimes, is expected to bring a renewed focus on Latin American policy, which has often been sidelined in U.S. foreign affairs.

Rubio's appointment marks a significant shift in U.S. diplomacy. As the first Latino Secretary of State, he is poised to leverage his deep understanding of the region and his personal connections to drive U.S. policy. His reputation as a national security hawk and his support for Trump's hardline immigration policies are likely to influence his approach to issues such as trade, drug trafficking, and migration.

While some Latin American leaders welcome the attention, others are wary of Rubio's polarizing rhetoric and his alignment with Trump's "America First" agenda. Critics argue that his stance could alienate U.S. allies in the region and complicate diplomatic relations.

As Rubio prepares to take on his new role, the world watches closely to see how his leadership will reshape U.S. engagement with Latin America and address the challenges facing the region.

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