Val Meredith on Airline Industry

In the House of Commons on October 27th, 1999. See this statement in context.

Airline IndustryOral Question Period

October 27th, 1999 / 2:30 p.m.

Reform

Val Meredith Reform South Surrey—White Rock—Langley, BC

Mr. Speaker, competition is important to Canadians to ensure fair prices and choices in travel.

The competition commissioner has recommended that the government extend the foreign ownership to 49%. Since this proposal would be good for consumers, why is the government rejecting the advice of the competition commissioner on foreign ownership?

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