Lisa Raitt’s ability to fairly negotiate a deal between Air Canada management and employees is being questioned today in light of yesterday’s new allegation that the Minister accepted a free upgrade to business class, issued personally by Duncan Dee, Air Canada’s Chief operating Officer.
Raitt was reported to have received the upgrade on September 25, 2011, just days after threatening Air Canada employees with back to work legislation.
While Minister Raitt claims she used upgrades of her own, Dee’s name on the upgrade certificate is baggage that can’t be checked.