AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWestJet Strike Disrupts Summer Travel: WestJet flight attendants (about 4,400, CUPE 8125) walked off the job after contract talks failed, grounding flights and cancelling hundreds over a busy holiday weekend; the union says cabin crew should be paid for duties from check-in to clock-out, while WestJet counters with a “credit hour” approach and offered a 13% pay increase plus a “duty pay premium,” and says it will refund or re-accommodate affected passengers. Federal Labour Code Options: A separate report highlights Ottawa’s limited but fast tools under the Canada Labour Code, including Section 107, if the dispute threatens industrial peace. Citizenship by Descent Tightened: IRCC updated citizenship-by-descent requirements for Nigerians, warning that genealogy records alone won’t be enough and that specific civil documents are needed, with processing times reportedly nearly doubled. Immigration Measures Extended for Palestinians: IRCC extended temporary measures for eligible Palestinians in Canada and those seeking to come, running to Dec. 30, 2027, with special assistance tied to permit categories. 30×30 Conservation Critique in B.C.: Commentary argues B.C.’s contribution to Canada’s 30×30 plan misses biodiversity hotspots, warning that area targets alone won’t stop species loss. Wildfire Climate Concern Rises: Angus Reid polling says climate and environment concerns jumped sharply amid wildfire smoke and extreme heat, reshaping voter priorities.
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