Pilot Union Slams Ottawa’s Approval to Hire Foreign Pilots Under TFW Program
ALPA Canada has condemned the federal government’s approval allowing WestJet to hire foreign pilots via the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The union argues Ottawa should force airlines to raise wages rather than import labour, while WestJet says foreign recruitment is needed to address staffing shortages. The dispute could affect flight reliability for business travellers.
Feb 8, 2026
