Air Canada Bill Cuts 'Strings'

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Air Canada Bill Cuts 'Strings'
Cabinet concessions to Air Canada will send maintenance jobs to the U.S. and China, says a Conservative senator. The transport minister under Senate questioning said the former Crown airline deserves to fly without strings attached: 'It leaves aerospace workers out in the cold'. Read more.

"Backroom Deal" Questioned
Union members fearing permanent job cuts under cabinet concessions to Air Canada yesterday appealed for a hearing on a bill permitting the transfer of maintenance work out of the country. Transport Minister Marc Garneau would not meet with petitioners. Asked why, Garneau replied: “I don’t have to answer your questions." Read more.

Pass Airline Bill Or Else: MP
The cost of Air Canada fares may rise if cabinet doesn’t legislate new concessions for the airline, warns the Liberal parliamentary secretary for transport. A cabinet bill would sanction airline job cuts at maintenance shops in three provinces: 'Air travel could be more expensive for Canadians'. Read more.

MPs Rushing Air Canada Bill
MPs are speeding passage of an Air Canada concession bill. The Commons transport committee agreed to interrupt ongoing hearings on rail safety to report the bill by May 16. Members would not say if quick scrutiny was tied to cabinet consideration of $1.3 billion in subsidies sought by Air Canada contractor Bombardier Inc.: "Move this thing along". Read more.

MPs Hurry 'Outsourcing' Act
Parliament last night on a 165 to 131 vote approved in principle a cabinet bill waiving Air Canada’s liability for illegally transferring maintenance work out of the country. The Commons Liberal majority forced the Second Reading vote after cutting short debate. Cabinet denied rushing the bill to clear the way for new subsidies for Air Canada supplier Bombardier Inc.: 'What other sweetheart deals are in store?' Read more.