An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act
Tightens passenger-rights rules for Canadian airlines — tarmac delays, lost-baggage compensation, denied boarding, and the regulator's enforcement teeth. Comes after the holiday 2022-23 travel meltdown and the Transportation Safety Board's recommendations on accountability gaps.
Status
Summary
Tightens passenger-rights rules for Canadian airlines — tarmac delays, lost-baggage compensation, denied boarding, and the regulator's enforcement teeth. Comes after the holiday 2022-23 travel meltdown and the Transportation Safety Board's recommendations on accountability gaps.
Issues this bill touches
- Cost of Living
- Workers' Rights & Labour
Pension Protection Act — pensions paid before banks in bankruptcy.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
- Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
- Second reading
Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
Official source
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