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24 minutes ago
- National Post
Air Canada flight attendants start voting on strike mandate
An Air Canada 737 Max 8 jet takes off at Calgary International Airport. Photo by Brent Calver/Postmedia/File MONTREAL — Air Canada flight attendants start voting today on whether to give a strike mandate to their union. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE ARTICLES Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events. Unlimited online access to National Post. National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The vote, running through to Aug. 5, comes after the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees concluded the conciliation process with no deal reached. The union represents more than 10,000 flight attendants who have been in contract talks for more than seven months. Air Canada acknowledged the vote, saying it was a normal step in the negotiation process and does not mean a disruption will take place. Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again It noted that a strike can't take place until after a 21-day cooling-off period after the 60-day conciliation period has expired. The union says that despite sustained efforts, including in the conciliation process with a federally-appointed mediator, key issues such as pay, unpaid work and pensions remain unresolved. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
CBC
25 minutes ago
- CBC
Sask. NDP call for ombudsman investigation into complaint against Marshals employee
The official Opposition has written to the province's ombudsman calling for an investigation into the Saskatchewan Marshals Service and the resignation of one of its employees. Jordan McPhail, the NDP's associate corrections, policing and public safety critic, wrote the letter on Monday. In a copy of the letter obtained by CBC News, McPhail said an investigation should look at the overall conduct of the Marshals service, the conduct of the officer that was under investigation and the responsibility the minister has to the public and transparency involving the service. "Your mandate is crucial to restoring public trust in this new agency and ensuring fair, consistent disclosure of important public information," McPhail wrote. The ombudsman's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The provincial government has yet to respond to a request for comment. Lack of details released to public Last week, CBC News broke the story that a Marshals employee was placed on administrative leave before the policing service was even up and running had resigned from the service. The nature of the complaint was never made public, but in April it was confirmed that it was being investigated by the Public Complaints Commission (PCC). The PCC is a five-person civilian body appointed by the provincial government that investigates and reviews complaints against police. On Wednesday, the PCC confirmed it had completed its investigation. It said it provided the results to the Marshals service, as required by Saskatchewan's Police Act. Cara Burrows, the director of communications for the Marshals service, told CBC News, said the organization takes allegations involving member conduct seriously, but would be unable to "provide further information due to privacy and personnel matters." Burrows did confirm the employee resigned from his role with the service. On Friday, the NDP called for Tim McLeod, minister of corrections, policing and public safety, to release the PCC report. It highlighted how the province has previously released the findings of PCC investigations or entire PCC reports in the past. "McLeod needs to think long and hard about the message he will send if he chooses to hide this report," said NDP Justice Critic Nicole Sarauer. In a blistering statement, the Government of Saskatchewan refused. The NDP is attempting to "mislead the public" saying the release of previous PCC reports were the result of "extenuating and exceptional circumstances," it said. The government added that McLeod does not direct the day-to-day operations of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service or the PCC. "The NDP should understand that it would be inappropriate to interfere with the independence of the PCC by politicizing the decision to release the findings of investigations," the statement from the provincial government read. "They should apologize to the SMS and the PCC for disrespecting their dedicated service." WATCH | Sask.'s new police force gets ready: Sask.'s new police force getting ready for May launch 3 months ago The Saskatchewan Marshals Service, launching on May 5, will have jurisdiction throughout the province and support the RCMP, as well as First Nations and municipal police services. The Saskatchewan Marshals Service swore in its first class of recruits at the end of April and began operations in May. Marshals are expected to focus on rural crime, finding high-risk offenders and people with outstanding warrants, and assisting RCMP, First Nations and municipal police services.
CBC
25 minutes ago
- CBC
Lower ferry rates spark excitement in Digby
Digby's deputy mayor says the town is thrilled by the federal government's decision to slash fares for passengers and commercial traffic on the ferry between Digby, N.S., and Saint John by 50 per cent. In an interview with CBC News on Monday, Paul Saulnier said the news spells only good things for tourists, private citizens and Digby's seafood industry. "I'm hoping it's going to be an increase in the economy, where we're trying to get seafood to market as fast as we can," he said. The changes will go into effect on Aug. 1. That means the current one-way fare for a regularly sized vehicle will go down to $64 from $128, while the fare for an adult passenger will be reduced to $26.50 from $53. Commercial rates will see a similar reduction. Saulnier said he was only informed of the news on Monday, but already he's heard from three people who now plan to make a trip to Saint John in the near future. He said the lower fares will also provide a boost to organizers of the annual Wharf Rat Rally and Digby Scallop Days, which are both set for next month. Fare reduction 'huge' for truckers At a news conference held on Prince Edward Island on Monday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that tolls would go down by over 50 per cent on the Confederation Bridge, and that fares on all federally supported ferry services in Atlantic Canada will go down by 50 per cent beginning on Aug. 1. Those ferries provide service between: Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Que., and Souris, P.E.I. Wood Islands, P.E.I., and Caribou, N.S. Saint John, N.B., and Digby, N.S. Dan White, the president of the West Nova Chamber of Commerce, which includes Digby, said the reduction in fares will encourage more people to do business in the area. "For the truckers this is huge," he told Radio-Canada. "Now the cost goes down, so the cost of seafood goes down, the amount of business we're gonna do goes up."
