TORONTO - July 7, 2004 - The Canadian Transportation Agency will hold a public hearing in Toronto beginning on September 27, 2004, on the merits of three complaints filed against Jetsgo Corporation alleging that the air carrier's $250 liability limit for baggage lost, damaged or delayed on its domestic flights is unreasonable. In the course of the public hearing, the Agency will hear evidence from interested persons and organizations with respect to factors which air carriers should consider in establishing reasonable liability limits for baggage lost, damaged or delayed on domestic flights. Pursuant to the Canada Transportation Act, if, upon complaint, the Agency finds that terms or conditions of carriage applicable to a domestic service are unreasonable or unduly discriminatory, it may suspend or disallow those terms or conditions and substitute other terms or conditions in their place. Date: Beginning on Monday, September 27, 2004 Time: 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) Place: Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building, Room 717 255 Front Street West Toronto, Ontario The Canadian Transportation Agency is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal that regulates various modes of transportation under Government of Canada jurisdiction, including air, marine and rail. Its procedures are governed by the rules of natural justice which ensure that all parties receive fair and equitable treatment. -30- IMPORTANT NOTE TO ASSIGNMENT EDITORS The Canadian Transportation Agency has, in law, all the powers, rights and privileges of a Superior Court. Due to the quasi-judicial nature of the hearing, panel members will not answer reporters' questions. Reporters may try to interview participants or their representatives before or after the day's session, or during breaks and lunch. A spokesperson for the Agency will be available on site to answer general questions about the Agency and the hearing process. The Agency will permit cameras in the hearing room, to take still photos or footage of the panel members and participants, at specified locations only. Reporters may stay throughout the duration of the hearing and may tape-record. For further information, please contact: Jadrino Huot Senior Communications Adviser (819) 953-9957 To keep up-to-date with our latest news releases and other information, subscribe to our electronic mail service.
