Mr. Speaker, I have already answered that question.
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Air Transportation Industry November 15th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I have already answered that question.
Air Transportation Industry November 15th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, as I said, we are following a policy at present. There is a process in committee for studying the matter of our airline industry. I invite the hon. member to pay attention to the facts and arguments for restructuring when he makes accusations against the government.
Air Transportation Industry November 15th, 1999
Mr. Speaker, we have established a process for restructuring our airline industry. Now we have a proposal from Air Canada to acquire Canadian.
I hope the hon. member will let Air Canada and the private market carry on. If an agreement is reached, we will proceed with measures to protect the public interest.
Airline Industry November 2nd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member has his facts all wrong. As we have said, we are prepared to consider raising the 10% limit if parliamentarians believe it is in the best interests of a viable, stable industry.
Last week I went to committee and outlined the way ahead. I said that any merger that comes forward as a result of this process will be subject to the Competition Bureau. I hope the hon. member will deal with those facts truthfully.
Airline Industry November 2nd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, to repeat, and I will repeat it slowly, no assurances were sought and none were given.
Air Transportation November 2nd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, once we have a conditional agreement from Air Canada or Onex, we will examine the proposals.
We have clearly set out our five criteria. One important criterion is the guarantee of services to small communities. This is when we will determine public interest in this issue.
Air Transportation November 2nd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, we are certain that both proposals will guarantee good services for small communities throughout the country.
Airline Industry November 2nd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, we have covered these particular memos for the last week. The hon. member asked questions in the House before. I have given answers. The Deputy Prime Minister has given answers.
This afternoon I suggest that the hon. member question the president of Onex when he comes to the committee. These are Onex's memos, not the government's.
Airline Industry November 2nd, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I asked the standing committee to see whether or not in its wisdom parliament should consider raising the limit. That is what we are asking parliamentarians and it is a matter we look forward to hearing from them about.
With respect to the general issue, we have answered this question many times before. No assurances were sought by Onex from the government and none were given.
Air Safety November 1st, 1999
Mr. Speaker, I speak on behalf of all members of the House in extending sympathy to the families of those people who were killed in this very tragic accident.
There is a lot of speculation about the causes of the accident. As we have seen in the Swissair crash and the TWA crash, one should not speculate prematurely. These investigations take a long time.
With respect to the issue of kapton wiring, it is in many Canadian planes. We are working with the FAA in the United States to ensure that this particular wiring is installed properly and is maintained properly. As far as we are concerned, there is no danger to the flying public in Canada.