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Does this mean I could sue the obese person for taking some of my chair? And don't we have to pay extra for more luggage? Shouldn't obese people have to pay more for their "body luggage" ? I have an idea ..hey obese people, don't fly! http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2011/12/12/air-canada-obese-class-action.html A Quebec judge has authorized a class action lawsuit against Air Canada on behalf of obese travellers who had to pay extra because of their disability during a three-year period ending in December 2008. The Montreal law firm BGA Barristers & Solicitors LLP announced the ruling on Monday. David Bourgoin, a lawyer with the firm, said a similar suit against WestJet was thrown out because of a technicality, but the firm has about 30 days to fix the problem and continue the case against WestJet. The case against Air Canada is aimed at reclaiming fees the airline charged obese passengers for a second seat or a seat for an attendant before a tribunal and court ruling outlawed the practice. In January 2008, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled that Canada's major air carriers — Air Canada and WestJet — must offer a single fare to those with disabilities, including the severely obese, who require two seats to accommodate them. The ruling also said people with disabilities did not have to pay extra for medical attendants who must be seated with them on flights. The agency estimated the requirement would cost Air Canada about $7 million a year and WestJet about $1.5 million a year. In November 2008, the Supreme Court rejected an application by the two airlines for permission to appeal the tribunal's ruling, which had the effect of upholding it. Justice Catherine La Rosa of the Superior Court of Quebec gave the go-ahead to the class action on Oct. 3, BGA said in a news release. The lawyers said the action was launched on behalf of "all persons domiciled in Canada who are disabled or recognized as having a functional disability by reason of their obesity who had to pay additional fees to Air Canada for the seat of an attendant and/or for a seat adapted to their condition on a domestic flight operated by Air Canada or by another carrier on its behalf between December 5, 2005 and December 5, 2008." Bourgoin said the parallel case against WestJet was thrown out because the plaintiff who represented the class did not qualify as a member of the class. BGA has to find a qualified representative within about 30 days or the case will expire, he added.

World financial ministers must be laughing at this guy behind his back

For a man to be touted the best financial minister in the world how can he be 10 billion off? Flaherty sucks at math Note the dark black font where it points out how during a period of 30 years they differed by 1 billion but since the Cons took over they've been differing 10 billion http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/12/12/pol-budget-officer-report.html There's a $10-billion difference between the government's estimates and those of Parliament's budget watchdog when it comes to Canada's structural budget balance, the budget officer, Kevin Page, reported Monday. Since 2006, Finance Canada's estimates have been, on average, $10 billion higher than the Parliamentary Budget Officer's estimates. Structural budgets are defined as the budgetary balance that would be observed if the economy were operating at its full potential. Structural budgets can be important for policy planning. Page's report says that between 1975 and 2005, estimates are closely aligned and within about $1 billion of each other. They begin diverging in 2006 and he says the discrepancy largely comes from differences in estimates of how well the economy is performing relative to its potential. Finance Canada's estimate of the structural budget balance last year is $17 billion higher than the PBO's estimate, Page reported.

one last comment The "NWFSL" as you call it is the number 1 league in the world for the official winter time sport in Canada so belittle it all you want but hockey is in our culture, football is not have fun being in the minority

How would that make NFL the majority in Canada? it just means Canadian tv stations plays NFL games ..it doesn't mean more Canadians watch NFL than NHL I'm going to leave your lame ass NFL thread now

The first 10 pages were a bunch of bickering about what Chretien did ..couldn't stomach the rest ... I doubt anyone commented on the reasons a PM should pro rouge parliament

This is a thread I will definitely take an hour or two to read all of the way thanks for unearthing this cyber

the law? pro rouging parliament to avoid the afghan detainee documents from getting out is somehow law? f'n bullshit and from a coalition from taking place? that is not against the law .. that is part of our system

Michelle Jean had no reason to pro rogue parliament twice ... I suspect she was bought off

I remember Harper was prepared to go all of the way to the Queen if the GG didn't give permission to pro rogue Parliament..now the Tory's are criticizing the Libs for this? lol

private payroll

Johnston is in Harpers payroll, don't expect anything

Yeah, Harper's government is totally tough on crime alright Unsuccessful criminals are still criminals No consequences ...sigh http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/rahim-jaffer-broke-lobbying-rules/article2268315/ Former Conservative MP and caucus chairman Rahim Jaffer conducted unregistered lobbying activities on behalf of his company inside the Harper government, in breach of the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct, according to watchdog Karen Shepherd. In a report released on Monday, the Lobbying Commissioner criticized the actions of Mr. Jaffer and his business partner, Patrick Glémaud, who were at the heart of a major political controversy that also engulfed Mr. Jaffer’s wife, former MP Helena Guergis. “Although Mr. Glémaud and Mr. Jaffer were not successful in securing more than $178-million in government funding that they were seeking, their activities required registration,” Ms. Shepherd writes. “This report shows that registration is required even if the desired outcome is not achieved.” Mr. Jaffer and Mr. Glémaud will not face any penalties as a result, as the report pointed out that “breaches of the Code carry no fines or jail terms.” The RCMP investigated the matter, but determined that the file was not strong enough for prosecution. “In a letter received on March 29, 2011, the RCMP advised me that they had closed their file due to the potential limitations for prosecution under the Lobbying Act,” Ms. Shepherd wrote. The Conservatives have shown little sympathy toward Mr. Jaffer since the start of the controversy. In a statement, the Prime Minister’s Office emphasized the fact that Mr. Jaffer and Mr. Glémaud “did not secure any government funding.” “Our government put in place tough laws to ensure lobbying in Canada takes place above board and according to the rules. That is why we referred all non-reported meetings to the Lobbying Commissioner of Canada for her review,” said PMO spokesman Andrew MacDougall. But Stephen Harper’s former chief of staff, lawyer and lobbying expert Guy Giorno, used his Twitter feed to state that the failure to obtain federal funding is not an excuse in this case. “Sorry, even ineffective lobbyists must register,” Mr. Giorno said. Ms. Shepherd concluded that Mr. Jaffer and Mr. Glémaud conducted lobbying activities on a number of occasions, such as the time in 2010 that they communicated with the office of then-environment minister Jim Prentice, seeking $600,000 in funding for a company called RLP Energy Inc. The report found that the communications “were not performed as an act of kindness, or on a voluntary basis.” Overall, the report said that Mr. Jaffer and Mr. Glémaud’s company, GPG, submitted three proposals under the Green Infrastructure Fund worth a total of $178-million. “Evidence obtained during the course of the investigation demonstrates that Mr. Glémaud and Mr. Jaffer communicated with federal public office holders in respect of the awarding of grants, contributions or other financial benefits,” the report said. In response to the report, Mr. Glémaud blamed the “often ambiguous provisions” of the Lobbying Act. And Mr. Jaffer expressed his concern over the fact the Commissioner of Lobbying pursued her investigation even though the RCMP has decided not to lay any charges. The NDP, meanwhile, blasted the fact that the legislation does not include any penalties for breaches to the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct. “We’re not at all satisfied with the outcome of today’s findings,” Winnipeg MP Pat Martin said. His colleague, Alexandre Boulerice, added that the legislation should be amended to include penalties.

Don't blame the provincial or federal governments for the chiefs and leaders of the reserves pocketing millions of dollars But yah, good luck telling the Indians to live just like the rest of us do you want a civil war?

NHL is the majority in Canada not the NFL

Crosby is out with concussion symptoms again and Canada banned veils and niqabs during Oath taking seems like a busy news day for Canada lol

Why are they Occupying the ports? There's barely anybody there so why is this all over the news?

am I the only dude who doesn't know who this Tebow guy is or care who he is?

I hope youre not a teacher

I disagree

and for further information a good chunk of my family are immigrants from Russia and I still have relatives in Russia, I'm more clued into Russia than you'd think I'm half Russian half French ..kind of weird combo

Well given that you believe you're always right I had to correct you with evidence from your own sources

The fact that you believed Russia condoned Libya or Iraq proves you don't know jack shiat about any of this Why don't you do some research and then come back and maybe I'll let you amuse me some more

Russians don't trust NATO..they have no reason to considering the past 60 years.. they are just pissed off at their government

Now here is your TASS http://www.itar-tass.com/en/c53/199037.html SOCHI, August 5 (Itar-Tass) — Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said that attempts to restore order in Libya from the outside by military means are wrong. Yes, as you can see they are totally supporting the Libyan intervention