WestJet’s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

WestJet&rsquo;s job action beginning during a busy long weekend has derailed the travel plans for some Canadians; when Air Canada went on strike, the federal government forced them back to work, but will they do the same for WestJet employees? A new national survey says Canadians are continuing to struggle with the high cost of groceries throughout the country; and more.

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CTV National News for Sunday, August 2, 2026: WestJet strike enters first official day

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights across the country as a labour dispute grows between the union and the company; the enrollment cap on international students means Conestoga College is experiencing a massive financial shortfall; one of Canada’s largest youth hotlines says more young people are reaching out on text for late-night support, and more.

WestJet has cancelled hundreds of flights across the country as a labour dispute grows between the union and the company; the enrollment cap on international students means Conestoga College is experiencing a massive financial shortfall; one of Canada&rsquo;s largest youth hotlines says more young people are reaching out on text for late-night support, and more.

CTV National News for Saturday, August 1, 2026: WestJet passengers stuck feeling stranded

Opposition continues to grow against FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors; Winnipeg police are investigating shots fired at a mosque as a possible hate crime. No one was injured, but the Muslim community is shaken; WestJet is parking hundreds of its planes ahead of a possible labour disruption, and travellers could face cancellations. 

Opposition continues to grow against FIFA's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors; Winnipeg police are investigating shots fired at a mosque as a possible hate crime. No one was injured, but the Muslim community is shaken; WestJet is parking hundreds of its planes ahead of a possible labour disruption, and travellers could face cancellations.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Friday, July 31, 2026: FIFA faces backlash over World Cup investment plan

WestJet may ground flights as early as tomorrow following a 72-hour strike notice from the union representing the airline's flight attendants; Allison Bamford explains what travellers need to know about their options and passenger protections in the event of a strike at WestJet; CTV News has identified the Canadian intern accused of working for a third nation as part of a criminal organization. 

WestJet may ground flights as early as tomorrow following a 72-hour strike notice from the union representing the airline's flight attendants; Allison Bamford explains what travellers need to know about their options and passenger protections in the event of a strike at WestJet; CTV News has identified the Canadian intern accused of working for a third nation as part of a criminal organization.&nbsp;

CTV National News for Sunday, August 2, 2026: WestJet strike enters first official day

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