Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I would like to raise two points. I believe I have a subamendment to suggest. I would like to read section 25 of the Official Languages Act, because Mr. Murphy does not seem to understand that Jazz does indeed have an obligation. When Minister Baird appeared before us, he himself repeated that the obligations of those providing services on behalf of Air Canada must be respected. The same is true for a bill dealing with this issue. Section 25 stipulates the following regarding third party services:
25. Every federal institution has the duty to ensure that, where services are provided or made available by another person or organization on its behalf, any member of the public in Canada or elsewhere can communicate with and obtain those services from that person or organization in either official language in any case where those services, if provided by the institution, would be required under this part to be provided in either official language.
Section 25 of the act clearly indicates that Jazz also has responsibilities. As a committee, we ensure that they bear them. However, we must intervene with Air Canada because that is the company that must ensure that Jazz is meeting its obligations.
I move the subamendment. We spoke a lot about the Commissioner of Official Languages. I am prepared to accept all of the testimonies that I have heard, for example that it be addressed to the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages, even though I have provided information that clearly demonstrates that there is no obligation there in that regard.
I would like to add the words “and to Air Canada” after “the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages”. As I have already stated, this would allow Air Canada to take steps to deal with both complaints and positive comments. It is in fact Air Canada that manages the employees, and is responsible for bringing them back into line or congratulating them.
I hope my colleagues will support me. Once again, if you wish to discuss my subamendment with me, I would encourage you to share your point of view.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.