Thank you, Madam Chair.
In order to improve the viability, accountability and competitiveness of Canada's National Airports System, the review recommended that the largest airports be privatized, as they have been in the United Kingdom and Australia. The report also suggests that the airports become more accountable for their decisions with respect to investments, as well as charges and fees; and that some aspects of their operations be overseen by the Canadian Transportation Agency.
I have three questions for you. First, which stakeholders advocated for the privatization of the largest airports, and what aspects of their positions were most compelling? Secondly, how quickly do you think Transport Canada could implement this recommendation, which would involve policy development, legislative changes and multiple share offerings? Third, which, if any, air transport stakeholders were opposed to the notion of airport and privatization, and why?