WestJet and CUPE clinch deal, ending 24-hour cabin-crew strike and rebooting Canada’s summer air-travel rush
WestJet and Flight-Attendant Union Reach Tentative Deal, Ending 24-Hour Strike that Grounded Hundreds of Flights
Eight Canadian immigration changes taking effect this month that global mobility teams must track
Latest News
Canada tightens financial scrutiny for study-permit applicants
IRCC has amended its officer manual to require deeper, case-by-case verification of the money international students will rely on while in Canada. Officers must now review at least six months of bank statements and can request a wider range of supporting financial documents. Although the minimum proof-of-funds amount is unchanged, the evidentiary burden is significantly higher—likely slowing approvals from some source countries and forcing educational institutions to adjust recruitment strategies.
WestJet Flight Attendants Walk Off the Job, Forcing Mass Flight Cancellations Across Canada
A nationwide strike by WestJet’s 4,400 flight attendants began early 2 August 2026 after wage talks failed, prompting the cancellation of more than 300 flights during the busy Civic Holiday weekend. The work stoppage disrupts both passenger and cargo operations, triggers costly re-accommodations under Canada’s passenger-rights rules, and puts pressure on the federal government to intervene. Mobility and travel managers should activate contingency plans as disruptions could extend well into the week.