Mr. Speaker, the transport minister does not know what he is talking about. It is a Canadian problem.
In the United States, Southwest Airlines is reporting a profit. Last week JetBlue reported a profit. In Europe, Ryan Air is reporting a profit. Their profits are going up. WestJet's profits are going down, because in jurisdictions where taxes are lower, the air industry is doing better. In Canada it is being devastated by the transport minister.
Two weeks ago the transport committee unanimously supported the Canadian Alliance position to eliminate the air tax, to cut air fuel taxes in half and to put a freeze on landing fees and airport rents. When will the transport minister implement any one of these three recommendations?