Start Date: 2024-10-05
End Date: 2024-10-11

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Standing Committee Examines Northern Air Travel Challenges

The House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities convened to address air travel issues in northern, rural, and remote communities. Witnesses from various organizations, including Goose Bay Airport Corporation and The North West Company, outlined the high costs and unreliability of air services. Discussions included the impact of the carbon tax, the need for regulatory frameworks tailored to northern aviation, and potential government interventions to enhance competition and reduce costs. Suggestions such as recognizing air travel as an essential service, providing subsidies, and implementing a ticket price floor were put forward. The committee acknowledged these challenges and explored possible solutions.

Sources: ['Transcripts: parlvu.parl.gc.ca']