Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the question from the member. I want to make it perfectly clear that we have taken a policy position. Not only was this particular airport contract flawed but the privatization approach that was used was not in keeping with our thrust.
We are not just cancelling this contract to walk around the curtains and give it to some other private sector group. We are looking at all types of options to make sure we get the best contract for Canadians, not just in the short term but in the long term.
That means that it may not be run out of the Department of Transport but maybe it could be quasi-crown organization. In no way, shape or form have I ever heard from anyone on our side that we are looking to shut this contract down so we just turn around and give it to some other private sector contractor.
I personally believe that the officials in Transport Canada have been doing a very good job in managing the Pearson International Airport. Is the member asking me can they do a better job? We can all do a better job. It does not matter what we are doing. Does it mean that maybe we should go outside and get some private sector advice on how we can increase the profits or do a better job to raise funds? I have no problem with that. What I am saying is: give the contract to the consultants. Let us not give away the farm.