C-52Government of Canada
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
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Introduced✓
1st Reading✓
2nd Reading4
Committee5
Report6
3rd Reading7
Royal AssentQuick learn
Tightens passenger-rights rules in the air-travel system after the 2022-23 holiday-season meltdown. Adds compensation triggers for tarmac delays, baggage handling failures, and denied boarding, and gives the Canadian Transportation Agency real enforcement teeth.
Issues this bill touches
- Public Transit & Infrastructure
Air Transportation Accountability Act.
Legislative history
- First reading
First reading in the House of Commons.
View source - Introduced
Tabled in the originating chamber by the sponsor.
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Debated in principle; vote sends the bill to committee.
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Official source
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