Canada Launches Probe into Airline Unpaid Work Allegations

Canada is launching an investigation into allegations of unpaid work within its airline sector. Led by the Employment and Social Development department, the probe will last six to eight weeks. Results will be made public upon completion, as confirmed by Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu's office.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ottawa | Updated: 19-08-2025 22:24 IST | Created: 19-08-2025 22:24 IST
Canada Launches Probe into Airline Unpaid Work Allegations
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Canada's government announced on Tuesday that it is initiating an investigation into allegations of unpaid work within the country's airline sector. This probe is expected to last six to eight weeks.

The investigation will be conducted by Employment and Social Development Canada, a department responsible for social programs, as confirmed by a spokesperson for Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu. The minister had mentioned the impending investigation on Monday.

Upon completion, the findings will be made public, according to Jennifer Kozelj, press secretary to Minister Hajdu, who provided this information in a written statement to Reuters.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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