The NDP transport critic is calling out proposed changes to air passenger protections as the transportation minister defends the government’s approach to making air travel fairer for passengers.
The government tabled a range of amendments to the Canada Transportation Act last week. They include a tenfold increase in the maximum fine an airline can face for violations — from $25,000 to $250,000.
The amendments also would make compensation for airline passengers for flight disruptions mandatory, though there will be a range of exceptions the government hasn’t announced yet. The amendments are part of the government’s budget bill and would come into effect on Sept. 30, 2023 if the bill passes.
The proposed
