How the Air Canada strike tested the Carney government

How the Air Canada strike tested the Carney government

August 20, 2025 1:16 pm MST.

Air Canada flights are taking off again, but could this strike tarnish Mark Carney's honeymoon with voters? Plus, Pierre Poilievre is heading back to the House of Commons. Cynthia Mulligan discusses what's next for him with the CityTalks panel.

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