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Pierre Poilievre is accusing a union representing WestJet employees of "trying to silence freedom of speech" by demanding an apology from the company after the Conservative leader spoke on the PA system on a recent flight.

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[–] tomatopathe@sh.itjust.works 27 points 2 years ago

He always, always has to present himself as a victim. What a baby.

[–] fung@sh.itjust.works 18 points 2 years ago

He couldn't just project his voice from his seat? Seems to work for the children on my flights.

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 2 years ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Pierre Poilievre is accusing a union representing WestJet employees of "trying to silence freedom of speech" by demanding an apology from the company after the Conservative leader spoke on the PA system on a recent flight.

A video circulating online shows Poilievre making short remarks on a flight that was leaving Quebec City for Calgary Sunday night after the Conservative Party of Canada's convention.

After the video began circulating, a WestJet spokesperson told CTV News that Poilievre's use of the PA was approved ahead of time but the final decision rested with the crew on board.

But a spokesperson for the union representing WestJet cabin crew said Wednesday it was "very disappointing" that the airline allowed a politician to use the PA system.

The cabin crew had no input into this decision," Alia Hussain, president of CUPE local 4070, said in a media statement.

He said the fact that the flight was filled with party faithful made it a unique situation and he expects WestJet will ensure it doesn't happen again.


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[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 2 years ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


Pierre Poilievre is accusing a union representing WestJet employees of "trying to silence freedom of speech" by demanding an apology from the company after the Conservative leader spoke on the PA system on a recent flight.

A video circulating online shows Poilievre making short remarks on a flight that was leaving Quebec City for Calgary Sunday night after the Conservative Party of Canada's convention.

After the video began circulating, a WestJet spokesperson told CTV News that Poilievre's use of the PA was approved ahead of time but the final decision rested with the crew on board.

But a spokesperson for the union representing WestJet cabin crew said Wednesday it was "very disappointing" that the airline allowed a politician to use the PA system.

The cabin crew had no input into this decision," Alia Hussain, president of CUPE local 4070, said in a media statement.

He said the fact that the flight was filled with party faithful made it a unique situation and he expects WestJet will ensure it doesn't happen again.


The original article contains 452 words, the summary contains 169 words. Saved 63%. I'm a bot and I'm open source!