PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CANADIAN COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS REGULATIONS PUBLISHED IN CANADA GAZETTE PART I

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No. H126/03 For release October 28, 2003PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CANADIAN COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS REGULATIONS PUBLISHED IN CANADA GAZETTE PART IOTTAWA -- Transport Minister David Collenette today announced the publication of proposed amendments to the Canadian Computer Reservation Systems (CRS) Regulations for air travel in the Canada Gazette Part I. The proposed amendments are designed to reflect changes in the airline industry and the emergence of the Internet as a low-cost method of distribution. At the same time the proposed regulations would continue to protect the interests of air travellers and foster enhanced competition in the air industry."These proposed amendments recognize the important changes, such as the emergence of the Internet as a sales tool, that have come about since the original regulations were put in place in June 1995," said Mr. Collenette. "They are the result of consultations with Canadian airlines, travel merchants and Computer Reservation Systems vendors and coincide with similar changes being considered in the United States and Europe."The intent of the proposed amendments to the Computer Reservation Systems Regulations is to ensure that the information about air services being offered through any CRS operating in Canada is comprehensive and does not favour one airline over another, while providing a framework that promotes competition in air services. The proposed amendments to the regulations reflect the Government of Canada's desire to move to a more deregulated system where a combination of selective regulation and greater reliance on market forces would work to discipline the market. For example, under the proposed amendments airlines would not be required to participate in all Computer Reservation Systems in Canada. Vendors would also be allowed to negotiate prices on strictly commercial terms. The changes would also deregulate other matters where market competition can provide equal or better discipline.The proposed changes were published in the Canada Gazette Part I on October 25, 2003.Following publication in the Canada Gazette Part I, there is a 30-day period for the public to respond. After consideration of the comments, the regulations will be finalized and published in the Canada Gazette Part II. -30- Contact: Amy Butcher Director of Communications Office of the Minister, Ottawa (613) 991-0700 Transport Canada is online at www.tc.gc.ca. Subscribe to news releases and speeches at apps.tc.gc.ca/listserv/ and keep up-to-date on the latest from Transport Canada. This news release may be made available in alternative formats for persons with visual disabilities.

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CANADIAN COMPUTER RESERVATION SYSTEMS REGULATIONS PUBLISHED IN CANADA GAZETTE PART I

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