Health committee  At this point, I strongly agree with what the panel has said. I just want to again take this opportunity to thank you so much for allowing me to speak to you today. Thank you, Madam Chair.

Health committee  Thank you, Madam Chair. I definitely agree with the panel that a ban of all animals in the air cabin, other than service dogs, would be ideal. I also want to point out something that hasn't been brought up today. Not all people have been diagnosed with asthma and their allergies yet.

Health committee  With regard to the last remark, about allowing service dogs on aircrafts, I have a degree in adapted physical activity and have worked with people with disabilities, and I think absolutely it is a need. A lot of it has to do with risk reduction. Jennifer Schenkel, from the Lung Association, also pointed out that 25% of the WestJet flights have cats or dogs on them that are not service animals.

Health committee  Yes, I can. Can you hear me?

Health committee  Good afternoon, Madam Chair, and members of the committee. My name is Jill Frigon. I'm a health initiatives coordinator with the Lung Association of Saskatchewan and a registered nurse. I am here today to represent the many patients I work with every day who have severe pet allergies, asthma, and various other respiratory diseases.