# Transport minister questioned over Air Canada’s use of safety exemption to deny compensation

https://mins.news/en/item/118186

- CBC News, 2026-10-27 22:21 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.cbc.ca/news/gopublic/transport-minister-questioned-air-canada-deny-compensation-9.7398643?cmp=rss

> An update to a Go Public investigation says Air Canada cancelled passengers’ flights citing “safety-related maintenance,” then used the planes elsewhere despite them being in good condition and refused compensation. The federal transport minister was asked why this is allowed.

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