AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWestJet Strike Hits Canada’s Travel Plans: WestJet cabin crew (about 4,400) walked off the job early Sunday after talks with CUPE 8125 failed, grounding flights and disrupting hundreds of thousands of passengers, with the airline offering a 13% pay increase plus a “duty pay premium” that strikers say still falls short. Labour & Bargaining Pressure: A FETCO-linked statement frames the stoppage as proof Canada’s collective bargaining framework needs changes, warning of knock-on damage across a critical supply chain. Montreal Hate-Crime Fears After Kosher Fire: Police are investigating a blaze that heavily damaged a Montreal kosher restaurant; officials haven’t confirmed motive, but social media speculation about hate motivation is spreading. FIFA Trust Crisis: Former FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce says FIFA must rebuild trust after Infantino shelved plans to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, calling the idea “ludicrous.” Ottawa Arts Expansion: Open Space Art Gallery & Studios is expanding in downtown Ottawa, adding a new adult-focused location and shifting kids programming to its current site. Métis Mental Health Upgrade: Alberta and the Métis government revamped the Ni Natoohtaan psychology benefit program with direct billing and expanded service options. Sports Media Numbers: beIN SPORTS says its 2026 World Cup coverage hit 6.2B cumulative views in MENA, with record match audiences and major digital engagement.
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