Global National: Dec. 8, 2025 | Air Transat flights "operate as planned" as pilot strike looms

An Air Transat strike looms ahead of the busy holiday travel season, but flights have not been grounded yet as both the airline and the pilots' union negotiate a new deal. Mike Armstrong looks at what both sides say about the talks, where it leaves Air Transat's passengers and how much money the airline could lose if its pilots go on strike. U.S. President Donald Trump is now threatening to add Canadian potash to the list of tariffed items in his trade war. But as Jillian Piper explains, the U.S. relies heavily on Canada for the key fertilizer ingredient. Korean-Canadian director Maggie Kang's 'KPop Demon Hunters' has earned three nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes, including one for best animated feature. Neetu Garcha looks at how one of 2025's biggest global phenomena is also a big win for Canadian talent and Korean culture. Plus, the Winnipeg Jets stopped by the city's Rehabilitation Centre for Children to spread some Christmas cheer. As Melissa Ridgen reports, the players say their annual visit is more than a gift for the kids. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11568221/air-transat-flights-cancelled-pilots-strike/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #globalnational