Bill Detail
An Act to enact the Air Transportation Accountability Act and to amend the Canada Transportation Act and the Canada Marine Act
Part 1 of this enactment enacts the Air Transportation Accountability Act, which creates a statutory framework to increase transparency and accountability in the air transportation sector, including by
Part 2 amends the Canada Transportation Act to, among other things,
Part 3 amends the Canada Marine Act to, among other things,
Bill C-52 aims to make the Canadian air travel system more transparent and accountable. It introduces new rules requiring airport operators and air carriers to provide information to the Minister of Transport, meet international aviation standards, and develop service standards for flights. The bill also addresses aircraft noise by establishing complaint processes and noise management committees, and requires airport authorities to create climate change plans and report on diversity within their leadership. Additionally, it enhances accessibility in transportation by allowing the government to collect and publish data related to accessibility, and improves the complaint process for port fees.
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Yes / No Ratio
How each party voted
| Party | Position | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloc | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Conservative | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| Liberal | Yes | 100% | 0% |
| NDP | Yes | 100% | 0% |