After promising to improve the air passenger protection regulations (APPR) as part of the 2023 budget, the government still hasn't finalized the new changes — and it's not clear when the updated regulations will be cleared for takeoff. Minister of Transport Steven MacKinnon said he's 'not happy' with the current state of air passenger regulations. Gerald Van De Ven of Qualicum Beach, B.C., has been waiting for the CTA to handle his complaint since April 2023. Gerald Van De Ven of Qualicum Beach, B.C., has been waiting for the CTA to handle his complaint since April 2023. Former transport minister Chrystia Freeland had also served as Carney's minister of internal trade.

Source: CBC News December 26, 2025 15:01 UTC