Targeted consultation: Probe on unpaid work in the airline sector

Current status: Open

This consultation runs from August 18, 2025, to October 17, 2025. Only organizations invited by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) can participate.

The Government of Canada launched a probe on allegations regarding unpaid work and unfair work conditions in the airline sector. Feedback received on discussion guide questions and during virtual roundtables will be analyzed and help determine appropriate action.

Who is the focus of this consultation

Until October 17, 2025, the Government of Canada is engaging with targeted stakeholders in the airline sector, including:

• unions that have negotiated collective agreements covering flight attendants
• employers and employer associations with links to the airline sector

Key questions for discussion

Participants are encouraged to share their views on whether flight attendants are paid in a manner that, at minimum, meets the requirements of the Canada Labour Code. Ideas and input are sought on:

• the airline sector and flight attendants
• hours of work
• minimum wage and rate of pay

The input gathered through this process will be published online in a "What We Heard" report.

Discussion paper

Discussion paper: Probe on unpaid work in the airline sector

Related information

• Canada Labour Code
• Hours of work - IPG-002
• Government of Canada update: Probe on unpaid work in the airline sector
• Government of Canada launches consultations on unpaid work in the airline sector

Contact us

Labour Program (Employment and Social Development Canada)
165 de l'Hôtel-de-Ville Street
Gatineau, Québec, J8X 3X2
Canada
Place du Portage, Phase II