We were very concerned about it. I think the question asked of the CBAA was whether it was self-regulation. What we've tried to do in tabs 8 and 9 is give you the regulations that existed before the CBAA and the regulations afterwards. As you can see on page 17, they have enormous powers that are just like the government's. They control issues--for example, cabin safety procedures and flight and duty time limitations for pilots. PPCs have been watered down as a result. They can now be given by someone other than the minister. They decided on their own. The fatigue risk management system can entirely replace regulations.
When you're considering those matters of public safety, we believe it should be the government that does it and not a designated organization. Is it going to be airports next? Back in 2006, in Halifax, they were talking commercial air operators.
We are very concerned when you turn over those important public functions to a body that is a designated organization. That's why we offered you the two options--either delete it or make it a lot tougher and more restricted. We understand there will be an amendment from the government coming on this. As Mr. Preuss said, for six years they didn't realize the concerns you were expressing. Perhaps there will be some light in that amendment that will go some way to addressing our concerns, but how far it goes in the industry needs to be heavily circumscribed.