Transport committee  Mr. Price has been in contact with me, as have many people who are concerned with what is happening with this bill.

Transport committee  They do, but I would point out that both of them at some point in their presentation said they still supported the presence of regulatory oversight.

Transport committee  Am I correct in that?

Transport committee  It seems to me, based on my experience with the Dryden inquiry, that the most effective way of assuring aviation safety is to have pilot proficiency checks conducted by inspectors in-flight, to have aviation inspectors checking on maintenance procedures of airlines, etc., not rel

Transport committee  No, that's my term.

Transport committee  I don't know if it's widespread, but it's certainly--

Transport committee  They're examples of violation, in my opinion--and this isn't just my opinion.

Transport committee  I'm not sure how to characterize it. It seems to me that it has its basis in underfunding. They don't have the funds to carry out the regulatory oversight, and I think they've come out and pretty well admitted that. They've looked around for places to slash in order to meet the b

Transport committee  I'm not sure I'm an expert, but I've looked at them.

Transport committee  I think I have.

Transport committee  Yes. In fact, I have it here.

Transport committee  Yes. I agree that SMS is a significant improvement. I've said that.

Transport committee  It's right in the Transport Canada material. I can dig it up for you, possibly.

Transport committee  They talk about focused audits.

Transport committee  That's my word.