Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport.
In a release published yesterday, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada reported serious deficiencies in the way Transport Canada handled the inspection of safety measures taken by air carriers. The board mentioned in particular major deficiencies with respect to the nature and frequency of the inspections, as well as insufficiently thorough audits and follow-ups.
Considering that safety must be his top priority, how can the minister explain that such deficiencies are allowed to continue in terms of air safety, in spite of the many recommendations put forward by Canadian control organizations? And what positive steps does he intend to take to remedy the situation within his department?