OTTAWA - Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is urging Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants to get back to the negotiating table, suggesting she's not ready to intervene in a dispute that has upended hundreds of flights.

In an interview with The Canadian Press, Hajdu said it’s “critical” that the two parties “return to the table” to forge a deal on their own.

The minister said the union has indicated many of its demands have been met, suggesting there is a path forward to a deal.

"The union said themselves that many of their demands have been met. However, right now, they're not at the table,” she said.

“It's very important that both the union and the corporation return to the table, roll up their sleeves and finish this deal.”

Hajdu's comments came just hours before a de

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