With regard to the last remark, about allowing service dogs on aircrafts, I have a degree in adapted physical activity and have worked with people with disabilities, and I think absolutely it is a need. A lot of it has to do with risk reduction.
Jennifer Schenkel, from the Lung Association, also pointed out that 25% of the WestJet flights have cats or dogs on them that are not service animals. Just minimizing that number would be significant in itself.
So we're not suggesting that service dogs in any way, shape, or form should not be allowed on the aircraft, but rather, that risk reduction would benefit greatly people like myself.
Thank you, Madam Chair.