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Finance committee When you split with the airlines, that is different at the big eight airports compared to the small airports. For the small airports, 46% of a landing fee is subsidized by the other financial activities at my airport. I need the freedom to generate more commercial revenues to con
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee That's an interesting choice of terms, “sweet deal”. It was rammed down our throats, very bluntly. There was no choice, no discussion, no negotiation, and I don't know of an airport that thinks it was a negotiated deal. The next step is, yes, the rents are going up, but it's not
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee In Regina, it is $115,000. Four weeks rent is $250,000.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee Rent I cannot bill for because it is prohibited.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee We have a $10 billion budget.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee It is not much. It represents three people's jobs.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee The amount is calculated out of $10 billion.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee But it increases, because the formula changes from year to year. The amount will be much higher in the future.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee It includes jobs, direct and indirect budgets, and also the money in the economy.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee A new 47-page study was done. The government also undertook a study six months ago providing the same measurement.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee Any and all tax cuts are welcome, because they make us more competitive, provided the government also cuts its operations and payrolls accordingly.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee Yes. Indeed, I would like to be the number-two airport after Calgary to own the dirt. Government has tremendous influence over airports through the inspection system and through the setting of the regulations that control the operations of the airport. The Government of Canada d
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee Yes, there are priorities, but the system itself has expanded. I just don't understand.
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee Your question is an interesting one. I have a different perspective on things. Ten years ago, Canadian airports came under Transport Canada's jurisdiction. Since then, some airports have been removed from the department's jurisdiction, but the department has more responsibilitie
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger
Finance committee Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you very much for coming to Saskatchewan. By the way, you're just in time for the Rolling Stones concert down yonder in Regina if you're looking for a detour on the way east. This morning I'd like to offer you an opportunity to consi
October 5th, 2006Committee meeting
Rob Slinger