Mr. Speaker, the developer has of course already signed an agreement with the City of Neuville. The mayor signed an agreement with the developer. That is something. There are thousands of mayors in Canada. We work very hard, and I make every effort, but we cannot meet with every mayor who wants to speak with us. A certification was issued. At Transport Canada, we feel it is important to respect our role when it comes to safety. In conclusion, I must say that there is no certification or authorization needed from Transport Canada during the construction phase of an airport--none.
In the House of Commons on December 13th, 2011. See this statement in context.