Canadian North pilots ratify tentative agreement

Canadian North pilots — represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) — voted to ratify a tentative agreement (TA) reached with Canadian North management.

Out of the 94 percent of eligible pilots who voted, 87 percent voted in favour of the new collective agreement. The three-year deal offers improvements to scheduling, compensation, and quality of life.

Canadian North Master Executive Council chair First Officer Steven Bard, said: “This contract sets an important milestone for our pilots and for the long‑term stability of our airline. This achievement reflects the professionalism, unity, and resilience that define our membership, especially in the unique and demanding operating environment we serve across the North.”

The contract for approximately 240 pilots goes into effect immediately and will expire on Dec. 31, 2028.

Bard said that: “From the beginning, our priorities were clear: protecting the safety standards that are the foundation of our profession, securing fair compensation that reflects the skill and responsibility required of every Canadian North pilot, and strengthening quality‑of‑life provisions that support our ability to operate safely and effectively in some of the most challenging conditions in the country.”

And Bard added: “This contract includes meaningful improvements in these areas and recognizes the significant role our pilots play in connecting northern communities.”

Canadian North operates scheduled passenger and cargo services throughout the Canadian Arctic, providing workforce transportation for the oil and gas industry, as well as ad-hoc charters in Canada and the U.S.