Former reservist who stormed Rideau Hall to confront PM granted conditional release

Former reservist who stormed Rideau Hall to confront PM granted conditional release

The former Canadian Forces reservist who stormed the grounds of Rideau Hall — the official residence of the Governor General — in an attempt to confront Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been granted statutory release. Corey Hurren was granted the conditional release last week, according to Parole Board of Canada documents. The Manitoba resident was granted … Read more

WestJet ‘outraged’ as mechanics strike 1 day after federal labour minister imposes binding arbitration

WestJet ‘outraged’ as mechanics strike 1 day after federal labour minister imposes binding arbitration

WestJet mechanics have gone on strike one day after Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan directed the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) to impose final binding arbitration to resolve the outstanding issues of the collective agreement between the airline and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA). In a statement Friday, AMFA said WestJet mechanics went ahead with strike action … Read more

Bombardier gets federal exemption from sanctions on Russian titanium

Bombardier gets federal exemption from sanctions on Russian titanium

Bombardier is now the second large Canadian corporation known to have been granted an exemption from federal government sanctions on Russian titanium. The Montreal-based aircraft manufacturer, along with its European partner Airbus, can continue to use parts containing titanium produced by Russia’s VSMPO-AVISMA, based in Verkhnyaya Salda. During a conference call Thursday with reporters following the release of Bombardier’s quarterly results, CEO … Read more