Mr. Speaker, this is a good news bill. We are talking about pre-clearance for many Canadians travelling to the U.S.
My question is about recognizing the economic value, and I will use the Lester Pearson airport as an excellent example. Virtually half of U.S. airports do not have U.S. customs officers, and this prevents aircraft from flying into those jurisdictions. That is why, over the years, pre-clearance has been seen as a positive thing that both Canada and the U.S. benefit from.
I am wondering if my colleague could comment on the benefits that Canadians get as a result of pre-clearance.