Passenger Protect

Statement - Minister Garneau marks coming into effect of Phase 2 of new Air Passenger Protection Regulations

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Friday, December 13, 2019
Marc Garneau, Passenger Protect, Baggage, QUEBEC, Government of Canada, Canada

OTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued this statementtodayto markthe coming into effect of Phase 2 of the new Air Passenger Protection Regulations .

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued this statementtodayto markthe coming into effect of Phase 2 of the new Air Passenger Protection Regulations .
  • "As Canada's Minister of Transport, I am pleased to see the second and final phase of the Air Passenger Protection Regulations come into effect on December 15.
  • With input from air travellers and the air industry, we have created a world-leading approach to air passenger rights that is clear, consistent, transparent and fair.
  • "Phase 1 of the Air Passenger Protection Regulations, related to communication, tarmac delays, denied boarding, lost and damaged luggage, and transporting musical instruments,came into effect on July 15, 2019.

Statement - Minister Garneau marks coming into effect of Phase 1 of new Air Passenger Protection Regulations

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Monday, July 15, 2019
Marc Garneau, Passenger Protect, Airline, Low-cost carrier, Human activities, Politicians, Government of Canada

OTTAWA, July 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued this statementtodayto markthe coming into effect of Phase 1 of the new Air Passenger Protection Regulations :

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, July 15, 2019 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, issued this statementtodayto markthe coming into effect of Phase 1 of the new Air Passenger Protection Regulations :
    "As Canada's Minister of Transport, I am pleased to see the first phase of the Air Passenger Protection Regulations are now in effect.
  • With input from air travellers and the air industry, we have created a world-leading approach to air passenger rights that is clear, consistent, transparent and fair.
  • "Phase 2, related to flight delays, cancellations and seating children in proximity of a parent or guardian, will come into effect on December 15, 2019.
  • The new regulations also take into account the realities of small and northern air carriers, as well as ultra-low cost carriers, with requirements adjusted accordingly.

Government of Canada takes major step to provide Canadians with new air passenger protection rights

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Monday, December 17, 2018
Marc Garneau, Garneau, Government of Canada, 41st Canadian Parliament, Culture of Canada, Passenger Protect, QUEBEC, Canada

OTTAWA, Dec. 17, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is one step closer to providing Canadians with important new air passenger protection rights.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Dec. 17, 2018 /CNW/ -The Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, today announced that the Government of Canada is one step closer to providing Canadians with important new air passenger protection rights.
  • The Canadian Transportation Agency's proposed air passenger protection regulations will be published in the Canada Gazette Part I on December 22, 2018, for a final 60-day public comment period.
  • It will provide a comprehensive picture of the air travel experience to allow the Government of Canada to evaluate the effectiveness of the new air passenger protection regulations.
  • "Our government is pleased with the progress made in strengthening air passenger rights for Canadians, and that Canadians have had and continue to have a chance to shape these rules.