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The strike, which is expected to disrupt travel plans for more than 100,000 passengers, is the flight attendants' first since 1985.
Canada’s labor policy minister, Patty Hajdu, said she met with both sides Friday night and determined there was a low likelihood of a near-term deal.
The Canadian government intervened to end a strike by Air Canada's cabin crews through binding arbitration. The strike had disrupted flights, affecting thousands of passengers. The government's decision faced criticism from the union,
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said she received a request from Air Canada to refer both parties to binding arbitration and has asked the union to respond to the airline's request.
Air Canada pulled its financial guidance through year-end, citing the impact of a strike by flight attendants that has caused the airline to cancel hundreds of flights.
The Canadian government has sought to end the strike by Air Canada's cabin crew by requesting binding arbitration, a move that the airline welcomed but the union opposed. The strike has led to the cancellation of 700 daily flights,