Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would like to update you and the committee members on a meeting that took place approximately two weeks ago in Surrey. Attending were concerned citizens and members of Parliament from Fleetwood--Port Kells; Surrey North; South Surrey—White Rock--Cloverdale; myself from Newton—North Delta; and the representative for Delta--Richmond East, John Cummins.
The concern is that around maybe 2007, the flight path to the Vancouver airport was changed. It resulted in a lot of noise in those ridings, particularly in Dona Cadman's and Nina Grewal's.
There's a lot of resentment. I've been receiving hundreds of calls and thousands of e-mails from those fellows. I suggested to them that instead of just talking to us, maybe they should talk to the committee. They were willing to come out as a delegation. I wanted to give this to you as an information item, just so that you're prepared if and when they write to you.
I personally am concerned, as this concern is very general. All of the local political representatives, including mayors, and all the organizations and community groups were there. They had one voice: something has to be done. Of course, they understand that Nav Canada is at arm's length from the transportation ministry.
That's the end. Thank you.