OTTAWA – Air Canada and their pilots are at an impasse, potentially forcing the Liberals to once again wade into the middle of a labour dispute.

The airline will start cancelling some flights as early as Friday. The Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 5,200 pilots, will be able to issue a 72-hour strike notice as soon as Sunday and the airline could also issue a lockout on that day.

5,200 pilots could walk off the job or be locked out next week if the company and the Air Line Pilots Association can't reach an agreement.{ai:summary}<p>Air Canada faces a possible labor dispute with its pilot union, the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents 5,200 pilots. The airline may start cancelling flights as early as Friday, with a strike notice or lockout possible Sunday.</p><p>The situation could require intervention from the Canadian government. #politics</p>

Government urges more negotiations as Air Canada shutdown looms

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