Category Archives: Canadian and Parliament News

ALPA’s Campaign to Stop Cockpit Laser Illumination Progresses in U.S. and Canada

Posted on October 2, 2014 by The Pilot Partisan Agenda

As the threat of high powered lasers being pointed at airliners during critical phases of flight continue to be a threat to aviation safety, ALPA and the FBI continue to partner in a campaign to raise awareness about the dangers … Continue reading →

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ALPA Responds to Government’s Announcement of Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Pilot Partisan Agenda

OTTAWA – The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following statement in response to the announcement by the Human Resources and Skills Development (HRSDC) and Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism departments of changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. … Continue reading →

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Gulf Carriers Make Aggressive Moves in Canada

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Pilot Partisan Agenda

Recently, Air Canada reported reaching a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airlines – allowing for further expansion for the Gulf Carrier into the North American market.  While on the surface this may deliver some short term financial gains to Air Canada, … Continue reading →

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ALPA Responds to Recent CTA Decisions on Issues Related to Seasonal Employment of Foreign Pilots

Posted on November 9, 2012 by The Pilot Partisan Agenda

OTTAWA – The Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) issued the following response to the Canadian Transportation Agency’s (CTA’s) release this week of two decisions. The CTA confirmed that Sunwing Airlines Inc. operates within Canada’s foreign ownership and control limits. … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back Parliament!

Posted on September 17, 2012 by The Pilot Partisan Agenda

The 2nd session of the 41st Parliament resumed on Monday, September 17th when the Members of Parliament (MP’s) returned from their ridings after a two and a half month summer break on the barbeque circuit. They will be ready to … Continue reading →

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