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New Airline Bookings Between Canada & United States Collapses, Down 70%+ (bookings until September) in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 11 points 6 days ago

These are for new flight bookings. International arrivals have already dropped by 11% as of February: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/250310/dq250310d-eng.htm

New Airline Bookings Between Canada & United States Collapses, Down 70%+ (bookings until September) in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

The original source: https://www.oag.com/blog/canada-us-airline-capacity-aviation-market

Using forward booking data from a major GDS supplier, we've compared the total bookings held at this point last year with those recorded this week for the upcoming summer season. The decline is striking — bookings are down by over 70% in every month through to the end of September. This sharp drop suggests that travellers are holding off on making reservations, likely due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the broader trade dispute.

It's also important to note that this is more than just leisure travel between Canada and the US itself.

I don't necessarily think these are the main driving factors, but you could attribute some part of this to:

  1. economic recession, because firms oftentimes cut back on travel in their budgets as the first line items to be cut (prior to layoffs), and businesses may be more reluctant to hold conferences and large meetings in-person during periods of economic stress, and fewer business negotiations/meetings are happening due to tariff anxieties.
  2. declining air traffic to the US overall because of visa worries, the proposed travel bans or spite - Air Canada + airline alliances competes with US airlines for passenger bookings (i.e. itineraries like London -> Toronto -> Kansas compete with equivalent US itineraries of London -> New York -> Kansas ), and visa policies like the China Transit Program exists to help Air Canada and the Star Alliance leverage Canadian airports as transit hubs to the US. Remember: if privileged Canadians are scared about being allowed entry to the US without being detained in an ICE holding facility, you imagine how citizens of developing countries must feel about traveling to the US right now.

The trend only holds true until September according to the source, so general uncertainty definitely seems to be a key driver here.

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New Airline Bookings Between Canada & United States Collapses, Down 70%+ (bookings until September) (onemileatatime.com)
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New Airline Bookings Between Canada & United States Collapses, Down 70%+ (bookings until September) (onemileatatime.com)
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Let's stop playing around and talk about ditching something big: Visa and Mastercard in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago

Doing so would be over Visa Debit or Mastercard Debit - not Interac. The only difference is that they have a lower interchange rate.

Carney orders review of F-35 fighter jet purchase from U.S.’s Lockheed Martin in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Dogfights aren't a thing anymore in modern aviation. There's a reason it was barely considered in the procurement process that led to the F-35 acquisition. Sure hope other countries step up to the plate to build viable exportable alternatives to the F-35.

U.S. wants to ditch trade ‘status quo,’ Lutnick says after Canadian talks in c/[email protected]
U.S. wants to ditch trade ‘status quo,’ Lutnick says after Canadian talks in c/[email protected]
U.S. wants to ditch trade ‘status quo,’ Lutnick says after Canadian talks in c/[email protected]
U.S. wants to ditch trade ‘status quo,’ Lutnick says after Canadian talks in c/[email protected]
U.S. wants to ditch trade ‘status quo,’ Lutnick says after Canadian talks in c/[email protected]
Saw this last night at my local grocery. They already mark Canadian items. Now they're going to flag tariff items on the shelf. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

This is what they want to do. They'll put the tariff sticker on goods that are technically tariff-ed, but don't even come from the US. They'll stick that tariff sticker next to orange juice from Mexico (a country that isn't tariffed).

Saw this last night at my local grocery. They already mark Canadian items. Now they're going to flag tariff items on the shelf. in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

This narrative is clearly designed to deflect blame for price hikes onto the Canadian government, much like how Tim Hortons and restaurants point fingers at provincial governments whenever minimum wage goes up.

Yes, the Canadian government implemented retaliatory tariffs, but let's not forget that Loblaws consciously chose to stick with those specific suppliers. They have the power to decide what products line their shelves. As consumers, we should actively support stores that have made the effort to switch to non-American suppliers. It's disingenuous to suggest that there are no alternative countries exporting similar goods like canned soup, deli meat, and fruit juice. They made a conscious choice to buy American - let those clowns watch their inventory rot.

F-35 exit strategy: Canada could pay about $313M to pull out of jet program, defence documents show in c/[email protected]
[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The daily unlock code thing is a myth. The grain of truth is that the F-35 relies heavily on mission data files (MDFs), which are region-specific software packages that enable the jet to recognize threats, navigate, and employ weapons, and we depend on the US being willing to supply those updates voluntarily for our fighter jets to be useful.

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Honest Government Ad | Visit Myanmar! 🇲🇲 (www.youtube.com)
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Feedback on my Workstation build? (lemmy.ca)
 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/35683340

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for feedback on my PC build. My current setup, a Ryzen 5 3700X with 32GB of RAM and an RX 480, has served me well over the past three years. However, it’s driving me nuts lately because of the noise. The high TDP of the 3700X, combined with the cheap Cooler Master N400 case I originally got to accommodate my pile of HDDs, has made it unbearably loud. I’m planning to repurpose that build as a file server, so it’s time for a much-needed upgrade.

Here’s the new build I’m considering:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ~~$447.05~~ $406.82 (Canada Computers Bundle)
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler $99.95 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ~~$249.98~~ $227.48 (Canada Computers Bundle)
Memory TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ~~$109.99~~ $100.09 (Canada Computers Bundle)
Storage Timetec 35TTFP6PCIE 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $0 (on hand)
Storage Seagate IronWolf 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive $0 (on hand)
Video Card Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card $0 (on hand)
Case Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case $79.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $114.99 @ Newegg Canada
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $1029.32

A bit about my design decisions:

  • Case: I chose the Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX case because of its 140mm fans and the option for a USB-C upgrade. I considered the be quiet! Pure Base 500 for its quieter performance, but I decided against it since the slight noise reduction wasn’t worth sacrificing overall airflow. My main thing is that I can't stand cases with exposed glass panels, so I was looking for cases that either were fully mesh or had non-glass side panels. I'm okay with mini-ATX cases or getting an mATX board but I'd rather have a larger PC and the option of adding additional expansion cards with an ATX mobo.
  • CPU: I opted for the Ryzen 7 9700X over the 7700X for its lower TDP, which I hope will translate to quieter operation and lower temperatures. I ruled out the X3D CPUs since my main use case includes development, virtualization, and some local AI workloads (e.g., Local LLaMA), with gaming as a secondary focus.
  • Cooler: I went with the Noctua NH-D15S for its quiet operation and compact design. While its airflow is slightly worse than the standard NH-D15, I felt the trade-off was worth it. A little peace of mind as well for it conflicting with the rest of my build.
  • Motherboard: I chose the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK because it has the most USB ports and strong VRMs, which fit my needs since I tend to lag behind the latest GPU generations (e.g., buying prior-gen GPUs for 1080p/1440p gaming). Its lack of a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot could limit future graphics upgrades, but I hope to still upgrade to x4 cards down the line when prices drop. Alternative bundled mobos I considered were the ASUS TUF GAMING B650-E and GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX, which I’m open to switching to if the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
  • PSU: I picked the Corsair RM750e because it was the cheapest Tier A option on the PSU Tier List.
  • RGB: Not a fan of LEDs and RGB and I'm willing to pay a premium to avoid it.
  • Upgrades in mind: I don’t need this build to last five years without upgrades. My plan is to eventually upgrade the GPU (to the best current-gen GPU under $400 USD when prices drop) and bump the RAM to 64GB if I take on heavier virtualization workloads.

Does this look like a balanced build?

Are there areas where I could improve performance or save money? I’d also love thoughts on my motherboard choice and whether my upgrade path assumptions make sense. Thanks in advance for the feedback! 😊

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Feedback on my Workstation build? (lemmy.ca)
 

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for feedback on my PC build. My current setup, a Ryzen 5 3700X with 32GB of RAM and an RX 480, has served me well over the past three years. However, it’s driving me nuts lately because of the noise. The high TDP of the 3700X, combined with the cheap Cooler Master N400 case I originally got to accommodate my pile of HDDs, has made it unbearably loud. I’m planning to repurpose that build as a file server, so it’s time for a much-needed upgrade.

Here’s the new build I’m considering:

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 9700X 3.8 GHz 8-Core Processor ~~$447.05~~ $406.82 (Canada Computers Bundle)
CPU Cooler Noctua NH-D15S 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler $99.95 @ Amazon Canada
Motherboard MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ~~$249.98~~ $227.48 (Canada Computers Bundle)
Memory TEAMGROUP T-Force Vulcan 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ~~$109.99~~ $100.09 (Canada Computers Bundle)
Storage Timetec 35TTFP6PCIE 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $0 (on hand)
Storage Seagate IronWolf 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM Internal Hard Drive $0 (on hand)
Video Card Asus Dual GeForce RTX 3060 V2 OC Edition GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 12 GB Video Card $0 (on hand)
Case Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX Mid Tower Case $79.99 @ Canada Computers
Power Supply Corsair RM750e (2023) 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply $114.99 @ Newegg Canada
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $1029.32

A bit about my design decisions:

  • Case: I chose the Fractal Design Focus 2 ATX case because of its 140mm fans and the option for a USB-C upgrade. I considered the be quiet! Pure Base 500 for its quieter performance, but I decided against it since the slight noise reduction wasn’t worth sacrificing overall airflow. My main thing is that I can't stand cases with exposed glass panels, so I was looking for cases that either were fully mesh or had non-glass side panels. I'm okay with mini-ATX cases or getting an mATX board but I'd rather have a larger PC and the option of adding additional expansion cards with an ATX mobo.
  • CPU: I opted for the Ryzen 7 9700X over the 7700X for its lower TDP, which I hope will translate to quieter operation and lower temperatures. I ruled out the X3D CPUs since my main use case includes development, virtualization, and some local AI workloads (e.g., Local LLaMA), with gaming as a secondary focus.
  • Cooler: I went with the Noctua NH-D15S for its quiet operation and compact design. While its airflow is slightly worse than the standard NH-D15, I felt the trade-off was worth it. A little peace of mind as well for it conflicting with the rest of my build.
  • Motherboard: I chose the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK because it has the most USB ports and strong VRMs, which fit my needs since I tend to lag behind the latest GPU generations (e.g., buying prior-gen GPUs for 1080p/1440p gaming). Its lack of a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot could limit future graphics upgrades, but I hope to still upgrade to x4 cards down the line when prices drop. Alternative bundled mobos I considered were the ASUS TUF GAMING B650-E and GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX, which I’m open to switching to if the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
  • PSU: I picked the Corsair RM750e because it was the cheapest Tier A option on the PSU Tier List.
  • RGB: Not a fan of LEDs and RGB and I'm willing to pay a premium to avoid it.
  • Upgrades in mind: I don’t need this build to last five years without upgrades. My plan is to eventually upgrade the GPU (to the best current-gen GPU under $400 USD when prices drop) and bump the RAM to 64GB if I take on heavier virtualization workloads.

Does this look like a balanced build?

Are there areas where I could improve performance or save money? I’d also love thoughts on my motherboard choice and whether my upgrade path assumptions make sense. Thanks in advance for the feedback! 😊

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Project Hammer, an effort to compile a dataset to drive competition and reduce collusion in the Canadian grocery sector, is seeking volunteers (jacobfilipp.com)
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Selfies Don’t Kill People. And no place has ever been ruined by an Instagram post, either. It's time to stop blaming social media for the world's troubles. (Opinion) (www.outsideonline.com)
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Best cities in South America to see on a layover? (lemmy.ca)
 

I'm able to book up to 4 layovers of ~20-24 hours each in South America and I'm looking for cities that have large regional airports, decent city-to-airport transit infrastructure, and have stuff to do in the evenings and late mornings. Safety is relative but bonus points for places where tourists aren't casually mugged on a routine basis.

Anyone have any suggestions? I'd love to hear them.

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c/ChurningCanada Master List of Resources (lemmy.ca)
 

Putting together a list of Churning and award travel resources in Canada - please feel free to share additions to the list.

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