The heads of two pilots' unions and
The labour groups are seeking a combination of loan guaranties as well as direct financial aid, but say they are not seeking grants.
Travel restrictions and dried-up demand continue to take a toll on the airline and tourism industries, with more than 30,000 employees laid off or furloughed at
In its throne speech last week, the Liberal government pledged to "support regional routes," but has provided no details.
The unions also called for funding to develop a quarantine and testing plan that would ramp up rapid viral tests for passengers as a step toward easing travel restrictions.
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