Thank you very much, Mr. Chair.
I would like to thank the witnesses for being here today to discuss Bill C-51.
Since I don't have much time, I would like to focus my questions on the provisions relating to air transport security and passengers not being permitted to fly. Not many witnesses have spoken to us about that. That's why I find it extremely interesting that you addressed these points today.
I'll start with Mr. McKenna.
On March 12, Marc-André O'Rourke from the National Airlines Council of Canada appeared before the committee. He, too, mentioned some concerns about certain provisions of Bill C-51. He spoke about clause 9, specifically. Since you also mentioned it in your presentation, I won't go over it again.
Here's some of what Mr. O'Rourke said in his testimony:
We are concerned with the potential direction to airlines to do “anything”. While our members are committed partners, what may be reasonable and necessary from the minister's perspective may not always be feasible from a carrier's perspective. As private companies, our member carriers may be limited in the actions they can take.
Could you comment on this whole burden that is placed on airlines and on what you can really do, concretely?