Thank you. There are two problems in the concern that the honourable Member has raised and I am not suggesting in any way that we may not be able to try to help the community deal with the issue. One is the whole matter of air transportation regulation is really under the jurisdiction of the federal government. The other point is that because the federal government has deregulated the airline industry, the basis by which these rates are charged right now is really based on what you might say is the free market situation. In other words, you submit your proposals for rates and the Canadian Transport Commission approves those particular rates. So, it is kind of an awkward situation. I think if they are changing their rates without the kinds of approval, then they may be violating their own conditions of operating, but until we really find and investigate those situations, we wouldn't know that. I would advise you that is generally how that industry is regulated at this particular time.
Richard Nerysoo on Committee Motion 20-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 31, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on March 15th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 20-12(5): To Adopt Recommendation 31, Carried
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 15th, 1994
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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