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**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to CBC News (established source), Air Canada has been ordered by the Ontario Superior Court to pay $15,000 in compensation to Rejean Landry after losing an appeal related to a delayed flight. The direct cause of this effect is the court's ruling, which sets a precedent for airlines to provide monetary compensation for significant delays. This intermediate step may lead to increased awareness among passengers about their rights and potential claims against airlines. In the short term, this could result in more passengers seeking compensation for similar incidents, potentially leading to increased costs for airlines. This news event affects the domains of Employment > Wages, Benefits, and Compensation > Non-Monetary Compensation as it demonstrates a specific instance where monetary compensation was awarded due to an airline's failure to meet its obligations. While this case does not directly address non-monetary compensation, it highlights the importance of considering passenger rights in relation to airline services. The evidence type for this news event is an official announcement (court ruling). However, it remains uncertain how widely airlines will comply with court decisions or adjust their policies accordingly. Depending on industry-wide responses, we may see changes in airline practices and potentially increased costs associated with compensation claims. --- Source: [CBC News](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/air-canada-ordered-to-compensate-ottawa-man-15k-after-losing-appeal-9.7043050?cmp=rss) (established source, credibility: 95/100)

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to Financial Post (established source), Lomiko Metals Inc. has announced an Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan Grants and Stock Option Cancellations, which includes grants for management and board compensation in the form of Restricted Share Units ("RSUs") and Deferred Share Units ("DSUs"). The direct cause → effect relationship is that these non-monetary compensation grants may set a precedent or benchmark for other companies to follow. This could lead to an increase in non-monetary compensation practices among Canadian corporations, potentially influencing the broader employment landscape. Intermediate steps in this chain include: 1. Companies taking note of Lomiko's approach and considering similar strategies. 2. Changes in industry norms around non-monetary compensation, driven by market pressures or regulatory changes. 3. Potential long-term effects on employee morale, retention rates, and overall productivity. The timing of these effects is uncertain, but they could manifest as short-term (within the next 6-12 months) or long-term (2-5 years) consequences. **DOMAINS AFFECTED** * Employment + Wages, Benefits, and Compensation + Non-Monetary Compensation **EVIDENCE TYPE** * Official announcement (company press release) **UNCERTAINTY** This could lead to a shift in industry practices, but it is uncertain whether this will be a widespread trend or an isolated incident. The impact on employee morale and retention rates depends on various factors, including the specific terms of these grants and how they are perceived by employees.