As a result of their deliberations committees may make recommendations which they include in their reports for the consideration of the House of Commons or the Government. Recommendations related to this study are listed below.

Recommendation 1

That the Government of Canada plan to reinvest all rent amounts collected from airports into airport infrastructure projects, as recommended by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities in its report, Enhancing the Efficient, Affordable Operation of Canada’s Airports, published in February 2023.

Recommendation 2

That the Government of Canada remove barriers that limit smaller airports from competing with major hubs.

Recommendation 3

That the Government of Canada monitor the efficacy of recent changes to the Competition Act and ensure that they have adequately addressed the needs of the Competition Bureau to respond quickly in cases of anti-competitive and predatory behaviour in the airline sector.

Recommendation 4

That the Government of Canada conduct a comprehensive review of the regulatory and administrative burden on airlines in Canada, with a view to streamlining and modernizing the regulatory regime governing airlines.

Recommendation 5

That, in its comprehensive review of the regulatory and administrative burden on the aviation sector, the Government of Canada consider ways to reduce the burdens and costs on northern airports in particular.

Recommendation 6

That the Government of Canada review all taxes and fees that impact the aviation sector and the costs passed on to passengers and compare to other jurisdictions.

Recommendation 7

That the Government of Canada develop a whole-of-system strategy to improve competition among Canada’s airlines, particularly at the domestic level.

Recommendation 8

That Transport Canada improve the publication of airport industry and performance data so that consumers and businesses can make informed decisions.