Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I proposed the amendment. The reason we stood this amendment was that there was some concern about not having a process for seasonal air services. That was a matter of real concern. It's also clear that the way the amendment is structured right now, it doesn't necessarily deal with the seasonal nature. The reason we stood aside that clause was to find wording that would work, allowing those communities to have a process when seasonal service is being terminated.
I've certainly consulted my colleagues who represent parts of northern Canada, and they said very clearly there needs to be a process for seasonal air services in many communities in the country. We can't simply allow the service to be terminated without that process.
So that's what we were left with.
I don't suggest that the NDP amendment should be passed as it is. It's certainly worth looking to my colleagues to see if we can amend it in such a way that it allows those seasonal services. Perhaps Mr. Jean has something that he's going to pull out of his hat that might be acceptable.