/newsroom/taxonomy/term/10230/all en /newsroom/channels/news/expert-potential-strike-air-canada-pilots-359068 <p>“Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel. The airline says progress has been made in its negotiations and it hopes to reach a deal, but it still faces the <a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-air-canada-pilots-overwhelmingly-vote-to-approve-strike-mandate/?cmpid=rss" target="_blank">possibility of a strike </a>by its 5,400 pilots as early as Sept.</p> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:00:28 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 314600 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-canadas-two-major-railways-resume-service-railroaders-return-work-358819 <p>Trains began to trundle along the tracks of Canada’s two major railways on Monday after the federal labour board ended a four-day work stoppage that snarled supply chains and upended commutes. Amid a bitter labour dispute, the Canada Industrial Relations Board on Saturday ordered Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. to resume operations and 9,300 workers to return to their posts at 12:01 a.m. ahead of binding arbitration set to begin this week. The union has vowed to fight the labour board’s decision in court, framing the outcome as a win for big business.</p> Mon, 26 Aug 2024 21:00:28 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 314592 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-boeing-under-senate-scrutiny-amid-airline-industry-turmoil-357744 <p>On June 18, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun will testify before a Senate panel about the company's safety crisis, addressing lawmakers' questions on quality control issues and whistleblower allegations (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/05/boeing-ceo-dave-calhoun-senate-hearing.html" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">CNBC</a>).</p> Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:18:17 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 310594 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/largest-ever-gift-mcgills-school-continuing-studies-will-establish-unique-professional-development-340749 <p>�㽶��Ƶ’s School of Continuing Studies is launching a unique experiential training and professional development program, with support from a $2-million community investment from Scotiabank, to help members of underrepresented local communities and newcomers to Canada, including refugees, build the durable skills they need to pursue their career paths.</p> Mon, 15 Aug 2022 14:58:32 +0000 claire.loewen@mcgill.ca 288302 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-airport-delays-339942 <p>While the air transport industry welcomed news that millions of unvaccinated Canadians will soon be allowed to fly, experts and unions said a new influx of travellers could worsen the ongoing delays at airports across the country. The government announced that starting June 20 proof of vaccination will not be required to board a train or a plane in Canada. As of May 22, just over 18 per cent of Canadians — almost seven million people — did not have at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.</p> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:21:38 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 288207 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-2021-holiday-season-335428 <p>The McGill Media Relations Office suggests the following sources for your holiday stories:</p> <p><a href="#exercise">Exercise and staying active</a> | <a href="#giving">Giving back</a> | <a href="#mental_health">Mental health</a> |  <a href="#newyear">New Year's resolutions and goals</a><b> | </b><a href="#safety">Safer holidays</a><b> |</b><a href="#christmastree">Sustainable tree shopping</a><b> | </b><a href="#travel">Traveling during the Holidays</a> |</p> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 14:14:15 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 283709 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-inflation-almost-two-decade-high-complicates-bank-canada-rate-plan-334384 <p>The cost of just about everything in Canada was more expensive in September, pushing headline inflation to its highest in almost two decades and complicating the Bank of Canada’s plans to keep interest rates pinned near zero until well into 2022. Prices are being driven higher around the world by an extreme mismatch between supply and demand. Suppliers are now scrambling to catch up, clogging ports and other transportation lanes that are dealing with their own pandemic-related issues. (<a href="https://financialpost.com/news/economy/canadas-annual-inflation-rate-hits-4-4-in-september-highes</body></html>"></a></p> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:43:49 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 282066 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-tokyo-2020-olympics-332059 <p>The world needs to see that Japan can stage a safe Olympics, the country's prime minister told sports officials on Tuesday, July 20 ahead of the Tokyo Games. Tens of thousands of athletes, officials, games staff and media have arrived in Japan amid a local state of emergency and widespread opposition from the general public. Health experts in Japan have questioned allowing so many international visitors for the games. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/olympics-tokyo2020-prime-minister-availability-1.6109229" target="_blank">CBC News</a>)</p> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 17:29:11 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 270478 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-us-seeking-25m-air-canada-being-slow-refund-customers-331554 <p>The U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking a $25.5 million US penalty against Air Canada for "failing to provide consumers prompt refunds" after cancelling their flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In a "notice of enforcement proceeding" issued by the department on Tuesday, June 15, the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection says Air Canada "unlawfully failed to provide timely refunds" for flights between the United States and Canada that were cancelled or significantly changed. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/air-canada-refunds-u-s-1.6066398">CBC News</a>)</p> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:36:45 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 269873 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-federal-government-approves-air-canada-purchase-transat-inc-328550 <p>The federal government has approved Air Canada's purchase of competing airline Transat A.T. Inc. under a series of strict terms and conditions the government says "are in the interest of Canadians." A statement released by the transport minister's office said the impact of COVID-19 was a key factor in the final decision to approve the purchase. (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-government-air-canada-transat-1.5911340" target="_blank">CBC News</a>)</p> <p>Here are some experts from �㽶��Ƶ that can provide comment on this issue:</p> Fri, 12 Feb 2021 20:31:54 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 256613 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/government-canada-announces-funding-training-enhance-access-justice-both-official-languages-296458 <p>Canadians expect that their official language should not be a barrier to accessing justice. This is why the Government of Canada is working to enhance the capacity of Canada’s justice system to offer legal services and information to French-speaking and English-speaking communities across the country.</p> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:26:23 +0000 laurie.devine@mcgill.ca 159485 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-ethiopian-airlines-air-crash-295348 <p>"A jetliner carrying 157 people crashed shortly after takeoff from the Ethiopian capital Sunday, killing everyone aboard and carving a crater into the ground, authorities said. At least 35 nationalities were among the dead, including 18 Canadians." (<a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ethiopian-airlines-crash-1.5050532">CBC</a>)</p> Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:48:20 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 150883 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/experts-quebec-election-campaign-289004 <h3><a href="/misc/article/misc-welcomes-graham-fraser">Graham Fraser</a>, Visiting Professor, McGill Institute for the Study of Canada </h3> <p>Distinguished author and journalist Graham Fraser joined the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada as a visiting professor. Fraser served as the sixth Commissioner of Official Languages from 2006 to 2016, becoming the longest-serving Commissioner in this post. With an extensive knowledge of language issues and cultural policy in Québec and Canada, he's available to provide comments on the current Quebec elections.</p> Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:31:07 +0000 mona.noonoo@mail.mcgill.ca 76754 at /newsroom /newsroom/channels/news/expert-order-60-airbus-a220-jets-288082 <p><span>“A new U.S. airline start-up announced its plans Tuesday to buy 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2021. (…) Airbus markets and supports the A220 aircraft, which is manufactured under the recently finalized partnership agreement between Airbus, Bombardier & Investment Québec.” (</span><a href="http://www.fox10tv.com/story/38664617/new-airline-to-buy-60-airbus-a220-300-aircraft">Fox</a><span>)</span></p> Tue, 17 Jul 2018 18:33:03 +0000 vincent.allaire@mcgill.ca 58975 at /newsroom /newsroom/article/around-campus/appointment-dean-school-continuing-studies <p><span>Professor Christopher Manfredi, Provost and Vice-Principal Academic </span><span>announces the appointment of <strong>Dr. Carola Weil</strong> as the next Dean of the School of Continuing Studies. Dr. Weil’s five-year, renewable term will begin on July 1, 2018, and end June 30, 2023. The Advisory Committee for the Selection of a Dean of the School of Continuing Studies conducted an extensive, international search. The McGill University Board of Governors accepted the committee’s recommendation during its meeting on February 15, 2018.</span></p> Tue, 20 Feb 2018 18:16:12 +0000 Newsroom 32982 at /newsroom