Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transport.
Last week the Minister of Transport called some of his department's plans to automate and privatize air navigation systems a mess. I agree with the minister.
There are increasing concerns about the automated weather system, the number of layoffs in 26 airports, emergency fire response, and the Transport Canada project to install automated aircraft and control systems over budget. Surely in the interests of public safety the minister should respond to the airlines, the pilots, the consumers and call an independent public inquiry in his government's policy to privatize and automate air navigation systems.