Mr. Speaker, the safety of air travelers is currently being threatened.
This fact was reported by Nav Canada, the organization responsible for air traffic control, in a document released yesterday by the CBC. In a memo to the Canada Labour Relations Board, Nav Canada states that the ongoing labour dispute presents a threat to passenger safety and operational efficiency in terms of air navigation.
Let us not forget that Nav Canada is the product of privatizing air traffic control, a government decision which has cost the taxpayers $1 billion. And now Nav Canada is not even able to ensure passenger safety.
Beyond the labour dispute, the federal government has a responsibility to ensure that passenger safety is maintained under all circumstances, and we call on the government to do so.