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Air Canada Restructures, Cuts 400 Management Jobs

                    Air Canada cuts about 400 management jobs, says decision not related to flight attendants strike. Air Canada has announced the elimination of roughly 400 management positions, representing about one per cent of its total workforce. The airline described the move as a “difficult decision” following an extensive internal review aimed at streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The cuts affect non-unionized management roles and, according to the company, will not impact day-to-day flight operations or customer service. Air Canada emphasized that it regularly evaluates its resources to ensure they are aligned with business needs and long-term growth plans. The announcement comes just weeks after the airline faced financial turbulence linked to a three-day strike by more than 10,000 flight attendants, which led to thousands of cancellations and significant losses. While Air Canada has stated the manag...
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Private Donor Steps In: Pentagon Accepts $130M Gift to Fund Troop Pay Amid Shutdown

Government employees deemed essential are typically required to work without pay during a shutdown.

The Pentagon has confirmed it accepted an anonymous $130 million donation to help cover military salaries during the ongoing government shutdown. The contribution, described as highly unusual, was accepted under the Defense Department’s “general gift acceptance authority” and earmarked specifically for service members’ pay and benefits.

President Donald Trump revealed the donation during remarks at the White House, calling the donor a “patriot” and “friend of mine,” though the individual’s identity remains undisclosed. Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell emphasized that the funds would be directed solely toward offsetting the cost of troop compensation.

While the donation is significant, it represents only a fraction of the billions required to sustain military payrolls. The move has sparked debate in Washington, with some lawmakers raising ethical and procedural concerns about relying on private contributions to fund core government responsibilities.

The Pentagon has not indicated whether additional private donations will be sought or accepted as the shutdown continues.

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