First and foremost, airlines will select an independent firm from a list of government-approved firms. The firms will be subject to appropriate random verifications. The firms will be expected to comply with a set of criteria, with independence ranking at the top.
As I said in my opening remarks, I am open to implementing additional measures to reassure travellers, customers, that the firms are truly independent. However, we don't think taxpayers should continue to bear the cost of this type of process or this system. That is why we will verify the identity and registration of firms. We will leave airlines the option to do business with a firm on the list.
As we have seen in other parts of the world, including in Germany, England and the United Kingdom, this system can operate effectively.