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Dec 8, 2025 Caroline Bargoot, a CBC News reporter focusing on travel and labor issues, discusses the looming strike by Air Transat pilots after a 72-hour notice. She highlights passenger reactions and the pilots' demand for pay parity. Katie Simpson, a CBC correspondent in Washington, analyzes President Trump's encouraging yet cautious remarks on Canada-U.S. trade relations, along with insights from his recent meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Carney. The podcast also touches on global issues, including Ukraine's leadership talks and Nigeria's release of kidnapped schoolchildren.
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Traveller Anxiety Over Potential Strike
- Rebecca Robertson had a planned flight to Punta Cana disrupted by the looming Air Transat pilots' strike.
- Passengers expressed anxiety and uncertainty about cancellations and rebooking options.
Pay Dispute Behind Strike Threat
- Air Transat pilots say their contract is a decade old and lags behind competitors' pay and conditions.
- The airline counters it offered a 59% wage increase over five years and urges productive negotiations.
Cautious Optimism On Canada Trade
- Donald Trump sounded positive about trade with Canada but gave no firm commitment to restart talks.
- Tensions remain after talks stalled over tariff disputes and a controversial Ontario ad.