CANADIAN NORTH PILOTS’ UNION REACHES TENTATIVE AGREEMENT
Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA-I), the union representing the pilots of Canadian North, have reached a tentative agreement with the airline’s management. The deal was six months in the making. The highlights include fewer hours and fewer duty days.
“Until now, Canadian North pilots lagged behind other ALPA carriers in scheduling and compensation,” said First Officer Steven Bard, chairman of Canadian North Master Executive Council. “This tentative agreement recognizes the value of our specialized technical skillset, which is required to fly the rugged terrain and challenging weather conditions of the Canadian Arctic. I am proud of the hard work from the Negotiating Committee in achieving this fair contract.”
The tentative deal also includes a shift from a salary-based compensation model to a credit-based system, which traditionally is a combination of actual flight time and contractual soft time.
“The gains we have achieved with this tentative agreement will now align us with our industry peers and help make Canadian North a career destination,” Bard added. Canadian North did not immediately comment on the agreement.
As of this writing, pilots are in the process of voting on whether to ratify or reject the proposed deal.
In July of 2025, Winnipeg-based Exchange Income Corporation acquired Canadian North, which adds to their portfolio of aviation-related companies. These include Calm Air, Perimeter Aviation, Keewatin Air, Carson Air, PAL, Regional One and Custom Helicopters.