The way Canada regulates international air transport is sensible and intelligent. Canada would have been better off with two airlines. Canada cannot open its markets to U.S. carriers. It would be a huge mistake. There would be no reciprocity.
Trucking is another example of the negative effects of deregulation.
The new situation created longer hours and unsafe conditions. The U.S. is moving to deal with the driver-hours issue and so should Canada. The role of government in the transportation sector has to be strengthened. The Canadian transportation industry is at a crossroads. The purpose of this sector must be to serve the interests of building the country and serving the people.