Mr. Speaker, this is a matter of legal jurisdiction. Presently, this government or any other government, I don't believe, has jurisdiction over the airline safety matters. That rests in the hands of the federal government. Whether or not they are employees of ours, the matter of safety issues related to transportation presently fall under the Canada Labour Code. That is why, Mr. Speaker, I responded to the honourable Member in the manner that I did today.
Richard Nerysoo on Question 552-12(7): Employment Status Of Air Attack Officers
In the Legislative Assembly on June 8th, 1995. See this statement in context.
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Question 552-12(7): Employment Status Of Air Attack Officers
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 7th, 1995
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Richard Nerysoo Mackenzie Delta
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