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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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Quebec Auto Board Scandal: A Digital Transformation Gone Awry

The Quebec government is facing what could be its most significant political scandal since the Charbonneau Commission, which exposed widespread corruption in the construction industry. The controversy centers around the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) and its troubled digital transformation project, SAAQclic.

Initially intended to modernize services like vehicle registration and driver’s license renewals, the SAAQclic platform has instead become a symbol of mismanagement. The rollout in early 2023 was marred by technical glitches, leading to long queues and public frustration. A recent report by Quebec's auditor general revealed cost overruns of $500 million, bringing the total project cost to over $1.1 billion.

The fallout has been swift. Éric Caire, the Minister of Cybersecurity and Digital Technology, resigned amid allegations that government officials were aware of the platform's issues before its launch. Premier François Legault has announced a public inquiry to uncover the truth, pledging transparency and accountability.

Observers have drawn parallels to the Charbonneau Commission, which investigated corruption in Quebec's construction sector. While the current scandal does not involve allegations of corruption, it highlights systemic issues in project oversight and governance. The inquiry's findings could have far-reaching implications for the Coalition Avenir Québec government, already under pressure in the polls.

This unfolding saga serves as a cautionary tale about the risks of poorly managed public projects and the importance of accountability in governance.

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