Bill C-439
Air Passengers' Bill of Rights
An Act respecting the rights of air passengers
Sponsor
Bruce Hyer Independent
Introduced as a private member’s bill. (These don’t often become law.)
Status
Introduction and First Reading
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Air Passengers' Bill of Rights
Routine Proceedings
June 20th, 2012 / 3:20 p.m.
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Independent
Bruce Hyer Thunder Bay—Superior North, ON
,seconded by the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, moved for leave to introduce Bill C-439, An Act respecting the rights of air passengers.
He said: Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce a private member's bill that would protect the rights of air travellers in Canada. The bill would provide compensation for certain unreasonable inconveniences, including overbooked flights, cancelled or delayed flights and lost luggage. This air passenger bill of rights would keep travellers informed about changes in their flight status. It would ensure that passengers are notified of their rights and their ability to apply for compensation. This new legislation would benefit both airlines and passengers, improving service for air travellers and bringing business to Canadian airlines.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)