The Official Languages Act applies to Air Canada. It has been under the Official Languages Act since 1969.
When the privatization happened, the Air Canada Public Participation Act also said that Air Canada has to comply with official languages.
I think the issue the commissioner raises is not Air Canada itself alone. That doesn't mean that their level of service is perfect, but in terms of application of the law, there is no issue. In the commissioner's report he definitely points to the issue with Air Canada Jazz, which is covered through a contractual agreement between Air Canada and Jazz. Now, in the Official Languages Act, I believe section 25 says that if someone is doing contract work for you, you have to be able to adhere to the language act.
Our former minister, Mr. Baird, appeared in front of this committee and he committed that a bill will be tabled in the House of Commons--