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What’s really behind the pilot shortage in Canada?

by Local Journalism Initiative January 26, 2026

written by Local Journalism Initiative January 26, 2026

By Isaac Phan Nay | The Tyee The world’s largest pilots’ union wants you to rethink Canada’s pilot shortage. Industry experts say the demand for business and passenger flights is outpacing the number of new pilots entering the field worldwide. Here in Canada, airlines report struggling to hire pilot...

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What’s really behind the pilot shortage in Canada?

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