Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport and concerns Canadian Airlines.
As the minister knows, it has been federal Liberal and Conservative deregulation policies that have led to massive overcapacity and empty seats and destructive competition in the airline industry.
Will the minister ensure the level of federal funds needed to keep Canadian Airlines flying, bearing in mind that the B.C. government alone has committed over $12 million? Most important, will the government show leadership and put in place policies necessary to stabilize the airline industry and to ensure the continued long term survival of Canadian Airlines?