Air Canada to Introduce New Carry-On Fees

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TTC PROHIBITS E-BIKES AND E-SCOOTERS ON VEHICLES DURING WINTER MONTHS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, CEO, Variety Village, Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and Brett Chang, Co-Founder of The Peak. The TTC has banned e-bikes from the subway during winter due to fire risks and space issues. A staff report opposed a permanent ban, warning it could harm low-income delivery drivers. Critics argue the move benefits companies like Uber, which are accused of exploiting workers, while also questioning the city’s cap on rideshare drivers. FOOD PRICES IN CANADA EXPECTED TO RISE BY 3 TO 5% IN 2025 ACCORDING TO NEW REPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Kristina Kupferschmidt, a data scientist and professor at the University of PEI. A new report predicts food prices will rise by 3-5% in 2025, with Ontario seeing lower-than-average inflation. While some commodities like olive oil may drop in price, beef, citrus, cocoa, and coffee are expected to remain high. Beef prices alone have jumped 9.2% and could stay elevated for the next few years, especially with potential U.S. tariffs looming. AIR CANADA TO BAN CARRY-ON BAGS AND CHARGE SEAT SELECTION FEE FOR LOWEST-FARE PASSENGERS Libby is joined by Karl Moore, Airline Industry Analyst and Professor at McGill University and Dr. Gabor Lukacs, President, Air Passenger Rights. Starting January 3, Air Canada will charge for carry-on bags on its lowest-priced basic fares flights. The cost is C$35 for the first bag and C$50 for a second. Larger items like roller bags or duffel bags will incur a fee, though small personal items remain free. Basic fare passengers will also pay extra to change seats.