Official Languages committee  I want to go back to the start of your question, when you referred to aggressiveness. I think conviction is the better word. We did express a certain level of frustration, since the reports highlight what didn't work very well. However, we would also like to talk, as Mr. Rovinesc

Official Languages committee  Obviously, for us—

Official Languages committee  No, not at all.

Official Languages committee  I think the frustration stems from the commissioner's reports, the tone used, and the way our efforts and actions are judged by the commissioner. References were obviously made to the Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada decisions. It should be known that the decis

Official Languages committee  We always use a positive tone to deliver the message to our employees. We try to take pride in showing that bilingualism is a matter of providing quality client service.

Official Languages committee  We have recognition awards for the employees who demonstrate an ability to provide service in both official languages. We have even set up a new program this year to improve the recognition awards.

Official Languages committee  Let me read a passage from the commissioner's 2011 report: We recognize that Air Canada is making an effort to ensure that there is always at least one bilingual flight attendant on board each flight, and two on larger aircraft. During a review of over 80 lists of crew working

Official Languages committee  In fact, some provisions in the collective agreements already require us to comply with the Official Languages Act. We are trying to improve that.

Official Languages committee  That part of the Commissioner of Official Languages’ report surprised us a little. In fact, in a previous report, he mentioned that most recommendations had been implemented. He considers that only one was fully implemented. I feel that saying that only one recommendation has bee

Official Languages committee  Now we have a new action plan and we are moving forward. You talk about the status quo, but there is no status quo. Bilingualism and the implementation of our language policy are constantly evolving. We have no status quo. We engage with our employees each year, which increases

Transport committee  To answer your question, let me emphasize that there is an agreement in principle with the Government of Quebec. On February 16 or 17, after the litigation was settled and Air Canada made the commitment to buy up to 75 C-Series aircraft and to service them in Quebec, of course, f

Transport committee  Could you please repeat the question?

Transport committee  Air Canada shared its recommendations with the government. They are in the report that we submitted to the committee and that was drafted by Mr. Emerson. Obviously, various issues were discussed at the meetings, but the issue of Air Canada's competitiveness and what we call the

Transport committee  Obviously, it is the government that determines the legislative aspect, but we think the dispute resolution with the province of Manitoba and of Quebec makes it possible—

Transport committee  For the regulations to come into force, clearly the amendment must be made. It allows Air Canada to be sheltered from legal action. In addition, having a level playing field and legislation recognizing that our disputes with Quebec and Manitoba have been settled is important. W