Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Again, this is simply in reference to strengthening the language in clause 17. Currently the clause would read as follows:
A licensee shall provide an opportunity for elected officials of the municipal or local government of the community...to meet and discuss with the licensee the impact of the proposed discontinuance or reduction.
In the case of air service, this would require the obligation that as soon as practicable, the licensee would provide that opportunity to elected officials to do so. We believe the language is stronger and would push that consultation to take place as quickly as possible, or as soon as practicable, rather than leaving it open, as it is in the current wording.