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Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front‑line communities are paying the price

Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front‑line communities are paying the price

Buying more planes will not help Canada tackle wildfires if there is not a thought-out plan for their use well ahead of a fire.

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John Gradek

Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front‑line communities are paying the cost

Canada’s aerial firefighting system is too slow, and front‑line communities are paying the cost

Buying more planes will not help Canada tackle wildfires if there is not a thought-out plan for their use well ahead of a fire.

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John Gradek

Un nouveau PDG « multilingue »… mais moins de français sur des vols long‑courriers : le vrai défi linguistique d’Air Canada

Le nouveau PDG d’Air Canada, Anko van der Werff, peut s’exprimer en français. Mais le vrai enjeu du transporteur aérien, c’est le service en...

10.07.2026 10

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John Gradek

Canada’s aerial wildfire‑fighting plan is a start — but it is not yet a strategy

Canada’s wildfire aviation system remains decentralized. That model worked when fire seasons were staggered geographically. Increasingly, they are...

02.06.2026 10

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John Gradek

Ce que la crise du kérosène signifie pour vos déplacements aériens cet été

Avec Air Canada et WestJet qui coupent des vols et haussent leurs tarifs, les voyageurs canadiens font face à moins d’options et des coûts en...

13.05.2026 20

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John Gradek

What the jet fuel crisis means for your summer flights and travel plans

With Air Canada and WestJet cutting routes and raising fares, Canadian travellers face a summer of compressed options and rising costs.

07.05.2026 20

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John Gradek

Air Canada flight attendants have issued a strike notice: Here’s what you need to know

Air Canada flight attendants have been in negotiations with the company since March, fighting for fairer wages and working conditions.

16.08.2025 30

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John Gradek