Taylor Bachrach at the Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Committee

Thank you, Chair.

I'll just start from the top. Given how important this matter is and how egregious these incidents were, this is a matter that concerns all Canadians. It will only take me a moment.

I hereby put on notice the following motion:

That, given multiple recent reports of persons with disabilities facing discrimination and unacceptable treatment while travelling with Canadian airlines, and that Air Canada admitted it violated Canadian disability regulations;

That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities undertake a study on the state of accessible transportation for persons with disabilities on Canadian airlines and the Accessible Transportation for Persons with Disabilities Regulations;

That the committee invite the Minister of Transport, the CEOs of Air Canada and WestJet, the Auditor General of Canada, experts and other stakeholders;

That the committee hold a minimum of three meetings and report its findings and recommendations to the House; and

That the government table a comprehensive response to the report.

Thank you, Mr. Chair.