Fifteen pilots are expected to be laid off at Canadian North sometime in the near future, says Steven Bard, a union leader representing the pilots. (File photo)
Pilots’ union shares number of Boeing 737 pilots whose jobs are to be cut
Updated Nov. 6 at 6:50 p.m. ET The union representing Canadian North pilots says it expects 15 Boeing 737 pilots at the airline will be laid off due to a decrease in the company’s jet service. “It’s disheartening.
Salomonie Arnaquq, left, boards Iqaluit’s new elder van Friday morning. Next to him is driver Mason Pauloosie. Arnaquq was the first passenger of the new service, which is running Fridays through Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until the end of the month. The service is operated by Northern Future Skills Development, Arctic Training Ltd., and Caribou Cabs, using a vehicle that was paid for by the Government of Nunavut. Elders and people with mobility issues can call 867-877-1215 for a free ride. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)