It’s not too late to course correct on what ails Canada’s transportation sector
Repealing the anti-replacement worker law and thoughtful long-term infrastructure investments are just two steps the feds can take to make meaningful changes.
Sutcliffe blames federal hybrid-work model for capital’s transit woes as city’s commuters face service cuts
The City of Ottawa is warned of an impending public transit ‘death spiral’ as politicians look to boost the downtown core with more federal public servants.
If labour dispute goes ‘sideways’ it could derail Liberal cabinet retreat, says Nanos
If the union decides to ‘kick and scream’ in the face of binding arbitration, it could take steps that would lead to trains not running, says labour law expert Bruce Curran.
Air Canada’s sudden entry into high-frequency rail bid raises conflict-of-interest concerns
If commercially sensitive data like pricing and ridership forecasts are available to bidders, it could give Air Canada an advantage over competitor airlines, says former Canadian Transportation Agency board member Mary-Jane Bennett.
The great 2024 rail labour disruption is already underway
One railway has already suspended service to facilities that produce key chemicals like chlorine and sulphuric acid. These products are essential for providing clean, safe drinking water in nearly every municipality in Canada.
Competitive air travel in Canada starts with public investment
In peer countries, air infrastructure is viewed as a national economic asset worthy of major investment from government or public-private partnerships. Why shouldn’t Canadians benefit from the same approach?
WestJet strike coverage fails to show mechanics’ perspective
Much of the media coverage reflected only the airline’s view. Balanced reporting of Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association’s labour action was glaringly absent.
Aviation
Canada’s commercial aviation in crisis: fact or fiction?
Aggressive plans to meet the post-pandemic moment put aviation’s partners in difficult situations, attempting on many occasions to handle volumes beyond the capacity of available resources.
Navigating Canada’s aerospace future: a call to action for an industrial aerospace strategy
Already contributing to $27-billion in GDP in 2022, Canada’s aerospace industry has the potential to be a major engine of the economy.
