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WestJet Flight Attendants Are on Strike — Here's What You're Owed Right Now

  Published August 2, 2026 It's no longer a countdown. WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants walked off the job at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday after last-minute talks with the airline collapsed, grounding the majority of a carrier that normally runs about 600 flights a day. If you're one of the thousands of Canadians caught in it — or watching your Civic Holiday plans wobble from the sidelines — here's exactly what you're entitled to, and what you're not. The bottom line: WestJet mainline flights are suspended. WestJet Encore and codeshare partner flights are still operating. You're entitled to rebooking within 48 hours or a full refund — but not cash compensation, because a strike is treated as outside the airline's control. How we got here The Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 8125, which represents WestJet's cabin crew, issued a 72-hour strike notice on July 30. WestJet responded the same day with a 72-hour lockout notice, and both windows expired to...
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Oshawa Auto Plant Workers Grapple with Uncertainty as U.S. Tariffs Take Effect

As the U.S. imposes heavy tariffs on Canadian goods, the auto industry in Ontario is bracing for significant disruptions. The General Motors (GM) plant in Oshawa, which produces the Chevrolet Silverado, is particularly vulnerable. The plant's parts cross the border multiple times before completion, making it highly susceptible to the impact of tariffs.

Workers at the Oshawa plant are feeling the pressure, with many expressing concerns about job security. "There's a lot of panic," said Jacob Lyte, a third-generation GM employee. The president of Unifor Local 222, Jeff Gray, echoed these sentiments, stating that the industry is facing one of its biggest crises ever.

Economists predict that the tariffs could lead to significant job losses in Ontario's auto sector. Peter Morrow, an economic professor at the University of Toronto, warned that assembly lines could shut down if the tariffs remain in place. The broader implications for the North American auto industry are also concerning, with potential long-term damage if the trade war continues.

Despite the uncertainty, there is hope that the economic impact on both sides of the border might prompt a reconsideration of the tariffs. Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, suggested that the U.S. might rethink its position if American autoworkers start facing layoffs.



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