I understand, Mr. French, except that I am not being influenced by lobbyists. I am telling you this in all sincerity because the Bloc Québecois has done its homework.
The problem is that a bill like this, that would result in the airlines being the only ones held responsible, could endanger various routes, to the Magdalen Islands, Northern Quebec and the Gaspé. Of course, we believe on our side that we cannot allow services to be jeopardized. Mr. Mayor, I am certain that if the consequence was to abolish a route from your municipality, you would be angry. This could happen with this bill because, ultimately—Mr. Prud'homme mentioned it a little earlier—small airlines are held responsible to the same extent as large airlines, so there has really been no in-depth debate. This idea is interesting: any passenger who experiences a delay should be compensated. The problem on the ground is that this could result in routes being cut to remote regions. However, I cannot agree with that, and the lobbyists will not be the ones to change my mind. I am aware of the consequences that this could have. When Air Inuit said, in a letter, that this might endanger some of its routes, that concerns me. The lobbyists are not the ones saying it; Air Inuit is saying that this could result in some routes being cancelled.
Would you be in agreement with this bill if it were to lead to the closure of various routes?