In exchange for federal government support, Air Canada has agreed to refund customers who had their flights cancelled last year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, Air Canada said it would to maintain its workforce at current levels, respect collective bargaining agreements and protect workers' pensions. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, pictured at a news conference in November, called the agreement with Air Canada 'a good and fair deal for Canada and Canadians.' A pair of Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767 passenger aircraft are pictured at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport on July 3, 2019. "You've got consumers [who] are winning because Air Canada is going to give back their refunds.

Source: CBC News April 12, 2021 20:55 UTC