Transport committee  I can answer that question. I think there are two possible approaches. In Quebec, travel is of course subsidized through discounts, but we have to look at the supply and see if it is sufficient. Can someone get a return flight on the same day? Are there enough affordable flights for people who want to travel to visit family or for medical needs?

Transport committee  I am not opposed to the user-pay principle. Air travel is a very expensive mode of transport. It is only natural that users should pay, especially if they are going to lie in the sun, as you said. On the other hand, I would make a distinction between those people and people who live in the regions, in Sept-Îles, Îles de la Madeleine or Baie‑Comeau, for instance.

Transport committee  I don't think Air Canada's activities need to be restricted since it is the main carrier in Canada. It is our flagship carrier in a sense. Traditionally, Air Canada has always been dominant and it now accounts for roughly 50% of the market. It is true that Air Canada accounts for a lot of activity at the Montréal-Trudeau international airport, but that has not always been the case.

Transport committee  To conclude—

Transport committee  Thank you for the question. There are a lot of issues related to that foreign ownership limit. In my opinion, it isn't necessary to remove that limit. There are enough rich people with deep pockets in Canada to actually invest in airlines. I don't think we need to open up this constraint.

Transport committee  Good morning. First, I would like to thank the members of the committee for inviting me this morning to share with you my thoughts on the topic being studied. I fully agree with Mr. Gradek's remarks. As you know, we professors are used to discussing a topic for three hours, so I'll deviate from my text a little because I can't do it in five minutes.