Air Canada lays off 5000 workers in light of COVID-19 pandemic

It’s another sign of the enormous impact of the coronavirus crisis. Canada’s largest airline has laid off fully half of its staff as the number of flights taking off has slowed to a trickle. Some 5000 Air Canada employees coast to coast are now out of work. Sarah MacDonald reports.

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