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WestJet pilots ask judge to nix approval of temporary foreign workers in the cockpit

On Monday, the Air Line Pilots Association, representing WestJet pilots, filed an application in Federal Court to quash the federal government's approval earlier this month of temporary work permits for pilots at WestJet Encore.
The request for the permits was made under the temporary foreign worker program, following a Labour Market Impact Assessment, to address a global flight crew shortage.
WestJet requested approximately 60 permits for pilots from India and South Africa, but spokeswoman Julia Kaiser stated that WestJet Encore has not yet hired any pilots through the LMIA process.
Union head Tim Perry stated that the application should never have been filed, arguing that the government made improper conclusions without consulting the union, adding that the move could erode safety margins and undercut wage gains.
The temporary foreign worker program is intended to address temporary labor and skill shortages when qualified Canadians and permanent residents are unavailable, but Perry contends airlines should focus on attraction and retention rather than relying on temporary foreign workers.

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