Transport committee  There are a few elements to it. At its most basic, sir, is direct sectoral support for the aviation sector, and that started to flow in other jurisdictions, in particular in the EU, back in May, and in the United States in the May-June time period, and it is consistent over a var

Transport committee  We're losing that market share, sir, because as they have continued to receive support, they have been able to keep more capacity in the market than Canadian operators are able to do, and what we are seeing over time is that they are starting to pick up more and more of the capac

Transport committee  Obviously I can't speak to any particular carrier's operations and the decisions it has made. At a general level, what we have seen—and I mentioned it briefly in my opening comments—is that we are down to approximately 10% of the number of passengers that we would expect to have

Transport committee  I think it's a reasonable expectation. I think we also have to look at what industry—at least my side of the industry—is asking for, and that is loans and loan guarantees. I do think that is a reasonable enough ask. In terms of the details, etc., I'm sure the federal government w

Transport committee  I think it's a reasonable expectation in the minister's view, and I'm fully certain that whatever comes forward is going to be commensurate with that view.

Transport committee  In my view, to be honest with you, reasonableness would have been that seven months ago the situation would have been addressed and financial assistance to the industry would have been provided on a robust basis and we would not find ourselves having these elements of conversatio

Transport committee  I'm not quite sure that I follow the premise there in terms of only one operator benefiting at the moment. I think the entire industry is in dire condition. If I might just make a quick point, as we're looking at different aspects of the aviation community, it does seem that th

Transport committee  I'll answer quickly and then turn it over to my colleague John. Our principal concern about anything with respect to ATC, air traffic control, and navigation is with respect to safety and safety of operations. You do absolutely look at the coverage you're going to get and the

Transport committee  It's an independent agency, sir, that derives its mandate from the statute of Parliament as a monopoly on the service provision of navigational services for safety purposes. Its entire mandate flows from the federal government, and the federal government has representation with N

Transport committee  I think it's reasonable that the government and the individual companies will confidentially discuss all the details that they need to discuss in order to ultimately get to a conclusion that hopefully provides support for aviation and the thousands of people who have lost their j

Transport committee  It is absolutely reasonable for both parties to be able to have a deep conversation about what is needed. I haven't seen those media reports, sir, so I'm afraid I can't speak to those directly.

Transport committee  I think we're generally saying the same thing. We might just be putting the emphasis on a different syllable. I think it's perfectly legitimate for the government to be looking for the information it needs to provide for the loans that are necessary, yes.

Transport committee  I think the government is going to have the opportunity to put in place whatever conditions it deems fit. I'm in an awkward position in that we are talking about the scope of support, which is not defined, and what that might be. In terms of loans and loan guarantees, as I said

Transport committee  You're asking me to comment on conditions for something that does not yet exist. It's a bit like asking me to comment on conditions for the sale of a house that hasn't been built and the plans for which I have not seen. I think it is absolutely legitimate for the government to

Transport committee  Sure. Just to be clear, I didn't say there was no support. I actually said in my comments that support has been provided and that further support was announced a couple of days ago. Our principal point is that it is not in line with what we're going to need to actually have the