Minister of Employment Patty Hajdu motivates the intervention by saying that no risks can now be allowed when it comes to the country's economy.
The union Cupe announced on Wednesday a 72-hour strike over the weekend after the negotiations with the employer came to a standstill. In addition to higher wages, the union demanded that flight attendants be compensated for ground service they are not normally paid for, among other things when passengers board the plane.
Ian Lee, affiliated with the business school at Carleton University in Ottawa, notes that it is not the first time the Canadian government intervenes in a strike in the transport sector.
It has happened 45 times since 1950. Why? Yes, due to Canadians' enormous dependence on transport, he says.
Canada is the world's second largest country in terms of area, and flying is often the only means of transport available.
Air Canada flies to and from Arlanda a few times a week. Sunday's flight to Toronto is so far not affected.
