Via Rail strike possible for late June. Here's what it could mean

A KLM flight from Amsterdam to Toronto made a U-turn after five hours in the air due to a missed maintenance requirement discovered mid-flight, leading to the aircraft returning to Schiphol. Passengers, delayed over three hours, are entitled to 600 euros in compensation as per European laws, and KLM expressed regret for the inconvenience caused. Need More Context? 🔎

The Alberta government's 2023 provincial pension plan engagement survey, released after 21 months, revealed that 63% of respondents opposed transitioning from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to an Alberta Pension Plan (APP), with only 10% in favor. The government emphasized that any change would require approval from Albertans via a referendum, amidst ongoing public engagement on the issue. Need More Context? 🔎

Claire Bell Found Safe After Disappearance Three-year-old Claire Bell was found alive after a four-day search, having been reportedly abandoned by her mother, Rachel-Ella Todd, who faces child abandonment charges. Claire told rescuers she was waiting for her mother, leading to questions about her survival while police shift their investigation into potential prosecutions in both Quebec and Ontario. Need More Context? 🔎

Two Alberta-based companies are appealing a decision by the Ontario Labour Ministry, which ruled they unlawfully charged workers fees for jobs at a Canadian Tire in Etobicoke. Affected workers emphasize that the ruling highlights the need to protect temporary foreign workers from exploitation. Need More Context? 🔎

The Parliamentary Budget Officer, Yves Giroux, reports that while the federal deficit will be smaller than previously forecasted, uncertainty in the Liberal government's fiscal planning hampers the ability to assess the sustainability of its spending initiatives. This lack of clarity raises concerns about the overall economic impact and future financial stability. Need More Context? 🔎

The Federal Court of Appeal ruled that the Federal Court overstepped its authority by ordering the government to fill an excessive number of judicial vacancies, emphasizing the separation of powers among government branches. This decision overturned a previous ruling by Justice Henry S. Brown, who had mandated the government to address high vacancy rates, a ruling that spurred the Liberal government to expedite judicial appointments, reducing vacancies significantly. Need More Context? 🔎