Yes, Mr. Chairman.
As you know, we have very often heard the horror stories that Mr. D'Amours has told us here. Everyone knows me: I am happy to criticize, but I also want to say positive things as well. It is the wording of the motion that bothers me. We have to recognize the positive aspect of a given situation, and not just look at the negative, if we want improve things. Good things are done as well as bad anywhere you are, that is life. We would like our world to be perfect, but unfortunately it is most imperfect.
The motion as drafted does not suit me. I would like to have something more comprehensive.
Some people who fly with Air Canada or Jazz are satisfied with the service. That also has to be said, as well as reporting on the bad habits we have often heard here. However, no one has spoken of the good habits. We live in a world where the worse things go, the better we feel; and when good things happen, they must not be mentioned.
I think we will have to put forward a system and ask Air Canada or anyone who works in such public positions to take into consideration both sides of the coin. It is always important to do so, for the simple reason that in that way, we can get a good overview of the situation.
We hear stories here, at the Standing Committee on Official Languages, as is the case with all the other committees, but there are never any grey areas. I think we have to clarify the situation. I would be prepared to propose a friendly amendment, as we say, so that Air Canada would be in a position to speak to their successes and so that we could also analyze their shortcomings. We have to take a broader look at the situation, and not only look at one side of the story. It is important to shine a light on both sides of the story so that we find ourselves in the grey area as little as possible.
This committee has to be proactive, so that people do not have the impression that we are only looking at one side of things, that is to say always looking at the bad aspects. I would hope that we are heading toward improvement, not deterioration.
We live in a rapidly changing and exciting world. We live in a world of globalization, a world in which our children are open to the world. I believe we must try and set parameters with a view to taking a much more balanced approach.
I would be prepared to move an amendment; if Mr. D'Amours wants to share that with me, I would be ready to do so.
Would you like me to read it, my dear colleague Mr. D'Amours?