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Independent Transition Observer on Airline Restructuring
The Independent Transition Observer is reviewing the impacts of airline restructuring on stakeholders and will assess whether the airline industry is healthy and competitive and meets the needs of Canadians.
In particular, the Observer will:
- Consider the views of consumers, urban, rural and remote communities, travel agents, airports, airlines and airline employees;
- Assess whether Transport Canada, the Canadian Transportation Agency and the Competition Bureau responsibilities relating to airline restructuring are clear and being carried out appropriately;
- Consider whether the government’s monitoring measures are adequate;
- Assess industry support to the measures introduced in Bill C-26, including the commitments and undertakings of Air Canada to the Federal government;
- Assess Air Canada’s linguistic obligations; and
- Assess the need for a Travellers’ Bill of Rights.
Interim reports will be produced every six months, with the first due on February 1, 2001, with one final comprehensive report to the Minister. The final report will include recommendations on monitoring and related airline restructuring matters. The Interim and final reports will be made public.
You are invited to share your views and concerns about the nature of air travel to your community, and its impact on business and consumers in your region. Please send your material to:
Debra Ward
Independent Transition Observer on Airline Restructuring
PO Box 30056
Stn. 250 Greenbank Rd.
Nepean, ON
K2H 1A3
Or by email to: transition.observer@rogers.com
tel: 613 274 0691
fax: 618 226 7166
toll free: 877 261 0787
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Debra Ward, the Independent Transition Observer was appointed by David Collenette, the federal Minister of Transport on August 1, 2000. She is an Ottawa consultant specializing in communications and policy strategies relating to tourism and travel issues. She has served on a number of national and international boards and committees and federal government advisory committees for the Auditor General, the Minister of National Revenue, the Minister of International Trade and the Canadian Labour Force Development Board. |
Formerly President of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Debra has done extensive work on policy issues relating to the impact of the Canadian transportation system on communities, small and medium-sized businesses and the economic and social well-being of Canada and Canadians.
During her mandate, she will be crossing the country, meeting with groups and individuals who have a stake in the development of a healthy and competitive airline industry.
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