Thank you for your question, Mr. Carrier.
It's important that we parliamentarians file a complaint when a situation is unacceptable. You're absolutely right: some situations are such that we should bring them to the attention of authorities and sound the alert. We shouldn't trivialize these problems or forget our responsibilities on the pretext that we often have to take necessary action.
To answer your question as to how we can view the future together, particularly as regards air services provided in both languages, I will say that I think it's entirely normal that a business that, unlike Air Canada, won't be subject to the current provisions of the act should provide appropriate services so as to acquire a clientele. Otherwise it risks alienating a large number of its customers.
I know that the air carriers association is currently examining this matter. I would be entirely in favour of eventually enabling all businesses that provide services like those provided by Air Canada to offer them across Canada, regardless of destination or origin. I would even add that, from a commercial standpoint, those businesses have an interest in doing so.
Let's take the example of WestJet, which is a competitor of Air Canada. That company still doesn't have any flights to Jean-Lesage Airport in Quebec City. When you discuss this issue with the representatives or authorities of that business, they say they're ready to change their practices so they can acquire a market share. At the same time, they admit that, to serve that market, they'll have to offer services corresponding to the clientele they want to attract.
I believe these businesses acknowledge this situation. I believe they'll be able to take the necessary measures. I encourage them to do so. I'm in favour of the idea of providing these services not only to all taxpayers, but also to their entire clientele.