Transport committee  Many of these things were covered by Bill C-7. It was actually Bill C-6, tabled in 2006, and eventually became Bill C-7. We have been asking ever since for it to go through, and it hasn't. Yes, we feel that this is a required bill for SMS to go through, to fully implement.

Transport committee  I couldn't begin to speculate on that. I think it's perhaps a lack of priority in the minister's agenda. I don't think it's a lack of... I wouldn't care to answer that. We've asked over and over what was happening to that, and we haven't had a clear answer.

Transport committee  Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, members of the committee. My name is John McKenna, and I am the president and chief executive officer of the Air Transport Association of Canada. I am accompanied today by Michael Skrobica, vice-president, industry monetary affairs, and Bill B

Transport committee  There are many aspects of this bill, too many to list at this point. We'll gladly work with you if you want to do that, sir.

Transport committee  What would go?

Transport committee  Of course not. I think all stakeholders should be consulted. It goes without saying.

Transport committee  That's a very difficult thing to do, because many different airports have many different fees. So how would you do that? We certainly wouldn't object that the passenger know everything that he's paying for, or he needs to pay, before he can get on the flight. I got on a flight ye

Transport committee  I'm saying I have no objection.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  We have suggested a series of amendments. Actually, I'm surprised you haven't received them. We sent them to everybody. I'll give you a copy before we leave today. We sent them to every member of the committee on November 12.

Transport committee  I can answer quickly. If I have understood what you said, airline companies would have to pay and then try to be reimbursed. It is complicated.

Transport committee  Yes.

Transport committee  Who is funding CATSA, NAV CANADA and airports? Airline companies and passengers.

Transport committee  On that point, I fully agree with my colleague who says that lawyers will really appreciate this bill, that is for sure.

Transport committee  I read that article in the paper this morning also. I arrived in my position on January 1, 2009, so I started investigating that very subject. We have no recollection of any such contact with ATAC personnel or its president on this subject.