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It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon.
[Members sang the national anthem]
House of Commons Hansard #55 of the 39th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was billion.
2 p.m.
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Shaughnessy Cohen Award for Political WritingStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Jim Abbott Conservative Kootenay—Columbia, BC
Mr. Speaker, tonight in Ottawa, the Shaughnessy Cohen Award for Political Writing will be awarded, recognizing the best non-fiction book that enhances the understanding of a political subject of interest to Canadian readers.
The Writers' Trust of Canada's award commemorates the late Shaughnessy Cohen, former MP for Windsor--St. Clair. Prior to her death in 1998, she was known by all for her personality and contribution to this country.
This year's finalists for the award include: Clive Doucet for Urban Meltdown: Cities, Climate Change and Politics as Usual; Richard Gwyn for John A.: The Man Who Made Us; The Life and Times of John A. Macdonald, Volume One: 1815-1867; Andrea Mandel-Campbell for Why Mexicans Don't Drink Molson; David E. Smith for The People's House of Commons: Theories of Democracy in Contention; and Janice Gross Stein and Eugene Lang for The Unexpected War: Canada in Kandahar.
I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the finalists.
Canadian ForcesStatements By Members
February 27th, 2008 / 2 p.m.
Yasmin Ratansi Liberal Don Valley East, ON
Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my constituents of Don Valley East and the people of Canada, I would like to pay tribute to the courageous men and women who are currently serving in the NATO led mission in Afghanistan.
Today, damaging earthquakes, limited freshwater resources, soil degradation, overgrazing, deforestation and a crumbling infrastructure all conspire to make civil reconstruction a daunting task in the midst of continuous attacks by the Taliban.
We must also pay homage to the families of our Canadian Forces who must endure long periods of time without their loved ones at home and somehow deal with the uncertainty that this mission presents.
I would like to tell our troops that the people of Canada are extremely proud of the work they are doing in Afghanistan.
Some day the guns will fall silent and war will give way to a new era of peace, and Canada's fallen heroes will never be forgotten for the sacrifice they made in the service of their country.
Bertin SavardStatements By Members
2 p.m.
Carole Freeman Bloc Châteauguay—Saint-Constant, QC
Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay tribute to a great artist from my riding, Bertin Savard.
On January 23, Bertin Savard, an actor, author and director, won the competition "Profile d'entreprise 2008" put on by the Châteauguay chamber of commerce and industry. This award was in acknowledgement of his work as president of Théâtre Quatre/Corps, a company known for its exceptional cultural outreach.
In 2004, he was honoured for being the cultural leader who contributed most to the development of culture in the RCM of Roussillon, and in 2000 he was recognized for his work as a cultural volunteer in the city of Châteauguay.
I in turn would like to highlight the undeniable contribution of Bertin Savard to our region's cultural outreach. He is a great ambassador for our region, and an eloquent promoter of Quebec culture.
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Irene Mathyssen NDP London—Fanshawe, ON
Mr. Speaker, yesterday's budget continues the Harper agenda that fails women. Women in Canada are falling further and further behind with each consecutive Conservative budget.
When will the government address the concerns of 52% of the population?
Ordinary women do not benefit from this new budget. Corporations will pay less for government services, while individual families will pick up the costs. Individuals will be required to pay more through personal income taxes, while corporations pay less.
These extra taxes are a burden that many families cannot afford, especially the 43% of single mothers who live below the poverty level.
The government should have invested in women but chose to ignore them. Where are the child care spaces? Where is the EI reform? Where is the proactive pay equity legislation? Where is the affordable housing? Where is the equality?
Women deserve better.
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Liberal Peter Milliken
I caution the hon. member for London--Fanshawe. I think she mentioned a member's name in her remarks and she may want to be careful to avoid that in the future.
The hon. member for Nepean--Carleton.
William F. BuckleyStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pierre Poilievre Conservative Nepean—Carleton, ON
Mr. Speaker, a giant in the world of great ideas is lost. William F. Buckley, 82 years old, died today after a life consecrated to the defence of the ideals upon which our civilization is built and without which it would surely crumble.
The Yale educated Buckley founded the National Review magazine in 1955 and remained its editor for three decades.
George Herbert Walker Bush awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
President Reagan told Buckley:
You didn't just part the Red Sea—you rolled it back, dried it up, and left exposed, for all the world to see, the naked desert that is statism.
He exposed socialism as the oppressive ideology it is, and its ugly sibling, communism, as one of the most evil ideas to ever infect the earth.
A prominent Canadian author, Adam Daifallah, said that he popularized "smaller government, tax cuts and total victory over the Soviet Union".
It is a great loss to us all.
Andrew BertieStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Mario Silva Liberal Davenport, ON
Mr. Speaker, on February 7, 2008, in the eternal city of Rome, the Grand Master of the Order of Malta, His Most Eminent Highness, Andrew Bertie, passed away.
The Order of Malta was formed over 900 years ago and is known the world over for its work of charity, as well as the commitment of its members to the promotion of spirituality and the cause of humanity.
His Eminence joined the Order of Malta in 1956 and was elected to the post of Grand Master in 1988. He was the first person from England to be elected to this post.
At his funeral on February 16, His Eminence, Pio Cardinal Laghi, spoke of the Grand Master's tireless humanitarian efforts, as well as his deep commitment to spiritual principles.
I am sure all members of Parliament join in expressing our condolences to the members of the Order of Malta on this sad occasion.
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Maurice Vellacott Conservative Saskatoon—Wanuskewin, SK
Mr. Speaker, budget 2008 demonstrates responsible and prudent leadership but it also delivers for the people of Saskatchewan like never before under the old Liberal government.
In budget 2008, this Conservative government is building on the already significant support we have given Saskatchewan: $4.2 million for the cull breeding swine program; $10 million for Saskatoon's own Canadian light source synchrotron; $12 million to hire new front line police officers; $15 million to help improve public transit; $36 million to support vulnerable communities and laid off workers; $240 million for carbon capture and storage in Saskatchewan; and, the landmark tax-free savings account benefiting every Saskatchewan taxpayer.
All these measures and many more will make Saskatchewan and its residents big winners in budget 2008. No wonder Saskatchewan's premier, Brad Wall, is full of praise, saying that this demonstrates an understanding of Saskatchewan priorities by the Prime Minister and the MPs from the area.
We agree, for when it comes to understanding Saskatchewan, unlike the Liberals, we are up to the job and getting it done.
Agriculture and Agri-FoodStatements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Pauline Picard Bloc Drummond, QC
Mr. Speaker, in 2005, agriculture in the central Quebec region generated approximately $1 billion in revenues. The processing sector produced $1.4 billion in manufactured goods, the retail sector generated $550 million in sales, and food services brought in $230 million.
Agriculture provides some 6,500 jobs, and the processing sector has been growing steadily, providing jobs for 4,400 people.
Food services and retail sales provide 4,300 and 3,200 jobs, respectively, and lastly, the wholesale sector accounts for 700 jobs, according to the figures from 2005.
Central Quebec is also known for its production of sheep's milk, industrial goat's milk, eggs, dairy cattle, and pork. This sector is alive and kicking, and it is making a significant contribution to our economy.
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Jacques Gourde Conservative Lotbinière—Chutes-de-la-Chaudière, QC
Mr. Speaker, yesterday, our government tabled a balanced, focused and prudent budget to strengthen Canada and Quebec amidst global economic uncertainty.
For Quebec, the Conservative budget means: $12.9 million for a cull breeding swine program; $24 million to boost tourism along the St. Lawrence and Saguenay rivers; $92 million to hire more police officers; $116 million for public transit; $217 million for the community development trust; and $326 million for infrastructure initiatives.
Thanks to our government, Quebec will receive more than $16.7 billion this year in federal transfers, an increase of more than $4.5 billion since 2005.
So why does the Bloc Québécois oppose this budget?
I need only quote one of their members. "We would not dare vote a third time with the Conservatives on the budget. If we do, people will begin to question our relevance in Ottawa".
Middle EastStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Joe Volpe Liberal Eglinton—Lawrence, ON
Mr. Speaker, on Monday night in Toronto, I joined more than 2,000 fellow citizens connected live via satellite with hundreds in the Israeli border town of Sderot, thanks to the efforts of the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Toronto.
The objective was twofold: first, to show solidarity with the men and women who, together with their families, are prepared to endure ongoing physical and psychological trauma to live according to the values and tenets that have become iconic in western democratic societies; and second, to draw attention to the ongoing terror visited upon them by outlaw organizations, such as Hamas in Gaza.
In the last seven years, Hamas has rained 8,000 missiles and rockets upon Sderot and its citizens, which is more than three missiles per day, every day of the year, and with impunity.
The citizens of Sderot are fighting Hamas with their courage. Will our government match it with a public condemnation of Hamas' criminal activity?
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
James Moore Conservative Port Moody—Westwood—Port Coquitlam, BC
Mr. Speaker, budget 2008 is a great news budget for British Columbia.
For B.C., we have increased spending on health care over last year.
We have increased spending on education.
We are boosting our support for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We are investing to promote B.C.'s forestry industry in new international markets.
We are fighting crime by hiring more police officers.
We are investing in rapid transit by supporting the Evergreen SkyTrain extension to the tri-cities. The Canadian Urban Transit Association says, "This is a good news budget for transit". The chair of TransLink, Dale Parker, goes further, saying our support for the Evergreen line is "fantastic news" for metro Vancouver's transit system.
In opposing the budget, the NDP is voting against the Evergreen line and against these important gains for British Columbia.
For over two years, through three budgets, the Conservative government has delivered for British Columbia. We have delivered British Columbians the results they deserve. They are getting great government and great results from this Conservative government.
Mickey RenaudStatements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Joe Comartin NDP Windsor—Tecumseh, ON
Mr. Speaker, tomorrow the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League will play their first home game since the tragic death last week of their 19 year old captain, Mickey Renaud.
To all who knew him, Mickey was a young man of great character. He belied the notion that toughness and skill on the ice could not be matched by caring and generosity away from it.
As the captain of the Spitfires, he demonstrated leadership, dedication to his team and a talent that led the Calgary Flames to draft him in 2007.
Away from the rink, he touched many in the community by reaching out to youth in elementary schools and to special needs students at his high school, St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School, in his hometown of Tecumseh.
Those who are not from the Windsor area may find it hard to appreciate his impact on the community, yet since his untimely death thousands from across Windsor and Essex County have poured out their affection and respect for him in numerous expressions of condolences as well as donations to the Windsor Spitfires Foundation.
As the Spitfires resume their regular season, they do so without the physical presence of their captain. However, his spirit will continue, with visible reminders of his number 18 painted on the boards and sewn into team jerseys, as well as the invisible memory of his character etched into the hearts and minds of those who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mickey's parents, Mark and Jane, his brother and sister, Remy and Penny, and their extended family.
YouthStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Bernard Patry Liberal Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
Mr. Speaker, recently, at my riding office, I hosted an outstanding group of school-aged young people who won a contest sponsored by the National Post to produce a news publication. Twenty-two young people aged 7 to 15 joined forces and put together a top-notch publication, the Millennium Mirror, which came out last October.
The publication not only shows all the hard work that went into it, but it contains themes that reflect openness to others, cultural pluralism, peace, preservation of the environment and community involvement, values that these young people want to build on for our society and the world of today and tomorrow.
That is why I am very honoured to pay tribute to these young people, who, through their commitment and intelligence, have set an example for us in this House. Thank you for inspiring us and for helping to make the world a better place.
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Michel Guimond Bloc Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, in their budget, the Conservatives decided to put all their extra cash towards the debt. They increased military spending, maintained help to western oil companies and promoted nuclear development while entire sectors of Quebec's economy, hit by crises in the manufacturing and forestry sectors, are suffering because of Ottawa's laissez-faire attitude.
Workers have also been abandoned and many organizations were counting on this budget for a little help. It is true the Conservatives established a reserve for the employment insurance fund but they are endorsing pillage of the fund by refusing to return the $54 billion already drawn. This money belongs to workers and employers. The government must return it. Unemployed workers would also like to see the EI system improved.
Quebeckers want a change in direction and major gains for Quebec. Today they are disappointed and this budget does not come anywhere near reflecting their interests and values.
International Mother Language DayStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Sukh Dhaliwal Liberal Newton—North Delta, BC
Mr. Speaker, on February 21 I was proud to celebrate International Mother Language Day with my constituents from all around the globe.
Mother languages are a powerful way to preserve and develop our heritage. Canada is proud of its diversity with so many mother languages, including those of our first nations.
International Mother Language Day is celebrated around the world but is not officially observed in Canada. We should work together to recognize this important part of our heritage and make Canada a world leader.
Rabi Alam, of my riding, helped me with Bill C-407, which I presented to recognize this day. I urge champions from all parties to come forward to show their support. Dhanwad.
The BudgetStatements By Members
2:15 p.m.
James Bezan Conservative Selkirk—Interlake, MB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Minister of Finance tabled one of the most fiscally responsible budgets in Canadian history.
It included an unprecedented incentive for Canadians to save with a tax-free savings account. This is the most important federally driven personal finance innovation since the introduction of RRSPs.
RRSPs are intended for retirement, but the tax-free savings account is like an RRSP for everything else in our lives. Canadians can save for anything from a first car or a home renovation to a family vacation.
Even Manitoba's NDP government likes it, so much so that it already announced that it will not apply provincial tax to the new federal government savings plan. To quote Manitoba's NDP finance minister, "these new accounts should be especially helpful in encouraging lower income Manitobans to save".
There we have it. The federal Minister of Finance has demonstrated that his innovative management of the country's finances is not only great for Canadians but is something that all Canadians can appreciate.
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, thanks to a decade of hard work by Canadians and healthy Liberal management, this Conservative government inherited a solid financial situation, which it has squandered in two years.
Does the Prime Minister realize that the budget he delivered yesterday would not have been so modest if he had shown some leadership, vision and prudence in managing public funds and in the governance of Canada?
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the budget presented by the Minister of Finance is a prudent and focused budget.
What is more, there are a number of different things in our measures: we have increased spending in certain areas; we have cut taxes for Canadians, and we have also reduced the national debt.
I assume that is why the leader of the Liberal Party intends to allow this budget to pass.
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, Alain Dubuc wrote in La Presse this morning that there is something missing in this budget and that something is a vision for the future and a firm grasp of economic issues. He said it lacks leadership.
The Globe and Mail this morning states, "After two years of free spending and big tax cuts", the finance minister "is facing the consequences of almost emptying his own cupboard".
Does the Prime Minister realize that this would not have been the case if he had shown vision, leadership and prudence in the management of the public purse and the governance of Canada?
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Mr. Speaker, as I just said, the budget demonstrates a focused and prudent approach in a period of economic difficulty. We have made important investments in some areas of spending. We have reduced taxes for Canadians and Canadian companies. We are paying down debt.
I want to talk about leadership, vision and credibility. Let me just say for the Leader of the Opposition that when he makes ferocious attacks on a budget that he has every intention of allowing to pass, he simply has no credibility in those attacks.
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Saint-Laurent—Cartierville Québec
Stéphane Dion LiberalLeader of the Opposition
Mr. Speaker, in talking about a lack of credibility, the lack of credibility of the Prime Minister goes well over just the economy and permeates everything.
Let us look at the so-called climate change plan. The C.D. Howe Institute has said, "The government is likely to miss its 2020 emissions target by almost 200 megatonnes".
Why does the Prime Minister not simply adopt a real plan, a plan that will work, the Liberal plan, Bill C-30, the climate change and clean air act that the government shamefully killed last fall?
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest Alberta
Stephen Harper ConservativePrime Minister
Once again, Mr. Speaker, I could talk not just about the budget and the important environmental measures in the budget but also the Speech from the Throne. The government has been very clear about its plans and targets for the environment. Not only would I urge the leader of the Liberal Party to adopt them, but I would note that he already has, in fact, by endorsing the Speech from the Throne.
Once again, I would say for the leader of the Liberal Party that he should watch the Rick Mercer Report from last night. If he wants to have credibility, he should come out with a balanced assessment rather than making ferocious attacks on matters that he in fact intends to support.
BudgetOral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Michael Ignatieff Liberal Etobicoke—Lakeshore, ON
Mr. Speaker, in yesterday's budget, the government snuck in the cancellation of its disastrous ecoAuto rebate program. Canadians need to know just how disastrous it was.
It failed to incentivize the purchase of green vehicles. It had the perverse effect of increasing the market share for gas guzzlers. It burdened Canadian auto manufacturers with a competitive disadvantage.
Will the government now admit that the program was an egregious policy mistake that hurt both the environment and the auto industry?


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A travel companion is required if the passenger is unable to help themselves in the event of an emergency evacuation or if the passenger is unable to communicate about or understand the flight attendants' safety instructions. Read more in travel companions here.
Guests who require supplementary oxygen can request medical oxygen on board or bring their own POC (Portable Oxygen Concentrator).
Brussels Airlines can supply up to 5.2 litres of medical oxygen per minute on board. An additional fee will be charged for this service. Oxygen must be requested and paid for at the time of booking. We recommend that you contact your health insurance or private health care provider about the possibility of having these costs refunded.
Please contact the Medical Assistance Coordination Service at the time of reservation (or no later than 48 hours before departure).
You will also need to fill in the MEDIF form if you need medical oxygen on board.
Prefer to bring your own Portable Oxygen Concentrator?
Click here for more information.
Need medical oxygen at the airport too? Please contact the relevant airport(s) services for further assistance.
Guests who need to be transported on a stretcher always need a medical escort provided by the insurance company or the passenger.
Please ask your treating physician to complete our MEDIF Form.
With certain illnesses (Ex. heart/lung disease, stroke…), injuries as a result of an accident or chronic conditions, Brussels Airlines will check if you are fit to travel.
Medical clearance is based on a completed MEDIF Form . The form consists of 2 parts which must be completed by the treating physician.
Are you an expectant mother with a complication-free pregnancy? Then you are free to travel with us up to four weeks before your expected due date (or, up to and including your 36th week of pregnancy).
All you need is a medical certificate stating your expected due date.
Or are you expecting twins/triplets/… or any type of complicated pregnancy? Then we require more information from you. Please click here.
Please note that if you have no medical documents to proof your expected due date, the captain of your flight may refuse to let you board the plane if he/she has reason to believe that flying may harm your, or your baby's, health.
Minors with any type of disability (physical and/or mental) must be accompanied by an adult. In exceptional cases the unaccompanied minor procedure is accepted, but this depends on a case-by-case evaluation of the Medical Assistance Coordination Service.
Guests who only require assistance at the airport and not during the flight, need to fill in the Special Assistance Form at the time of booking or at least 48 hours before departure and send it back duly completed to firstname.lastname@example.com
To ensure the best possible service at the airport as well as on board, we need some extra information from you. If you book by phone or with a travel agency, you can immediately let us know of your specific requirements.
If you book online, please contact us immediately after completing your booking:
Preferably, contact us at the time of your booking and no later than 48 hours before departure. Specifically, in the following cases:
72 hours advanced notice: medical oxygen supplied by Brussels Airlines.
48 hours advanced notice: travelling with a guide dog or assistance dog
48 hours advanced notice: use of a respirator, POC or CPAP on board.
48 hours advanced notice: passenger on stretcher
48 hours advanced notice: transport of a battery powered wheelchair/mobility aid
Brussels Airlines may ask you to complete a MEDIF form*.
This is an internationally acknowledged form to be filled in by your physician. Please don't forget to let your physician complete it, and return it via firstname.lastname@example.com or fax (+32 2 723 3705).
Brussels Airlines may require you to provide a medical certificate/MEDIF form* if you:
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If you're pregnant, we advise you to always carry a document stating your expected due date with you. Expectant mothers that are beyond their 28th week of pregnancy are recommended to ask their physician for a document stating:
Medical clearance is needed for expectant mothers with:
In these particular cases, the expectant mother shall submit a doctor's certificate dated within 72 hours of the scheduled time of departure. The certificate shall state that the doctor has found her to be physically fit for air travel. It shall also include the estimated due date.
If you have a Portable Oxygen Concentrator (POC) and need to use it on board, your POC device must be approved by our Medical Assistance Coordination Service.
Ask your physician to complete this POC form and send it back to us at least 48 hours before departure.
Emotional Support Dogs (only dogs, no other animals) are only allowed on flights to/from the US, including Brussels Airlines connecting flights that are on the same reservation file. The licensed mental health professional or medical doctor who is treating your condition must provide you with a document stating that:
Minimum 48-hours advance notice is required to travel with an emotional support dog.
We'll transport your personal wheelchair free of charge, as long as it does not exceed the dimensions of the baggage hold door of the aircraft. Next to dimensions and weight, we need to know what type of wheelchair you're bringing on board (foldable, sports wheelchair, etc.) and if it is battery powered. Please be aware that the transportation of battery powered mobility aids will depend on the space available within the hold of the aircraft, and that any battery powered items must comply with the dangerous goods legislation.
Gel-cell / Dry-cell / non-spillable wet batteries.
Lithium batteries
Wet Batteries or spillable batteries
If the wheelchair can be loaded, stowed and unloaded in an upright position: The battery may stay in the wheelchair as long as:
If the wheelchair cannot be loaded, stowed and unloaded in an upright position:
Not sure what type of battery you're using? You can obtain a Data Safety Sheet from your battery manufacturer to check if your wheelchair is accepted on board.
Your guide dog or assistance dog is welcome to travel with you in the cabin, free of charge. Please contact the Medical Assistance Coordination service at the time of booking or minimum 48 hours before departure if you wish to travel with a guide dog/assistance dog.
For a safe and undisrupted flight it is mandatory that your dog is trained to behave properly in public settings. In order to be allowed to travel with you in the cabin, your dog should be obedient and behave properly (i.e. no barking, growling, jumping at people or other animals, no relieving itself in the gate area or cabin, or doing so in a way that would cause health or sanitary issues on the flight).
A written confirmation is required for intercontinental flights with a scheduled flight time of 8 hours or more. The confirmation must state that the animal will not need to relief itself in-flight or can do so in a way that does not create a health or sanitation issues on the flight. If your animal does not behave appropriately, you can be asked to put its muzzle on during the flight, have it confined to the hold (if a kennel is available) or it can be denied boarding.
Emotional Support Dogs (only dogs, no other animals) are only allowed on flights to/from the US, including Brussels Airlines connecting flights that are on the same reservation file. On these flights you may bring your emotional support dog on board in the cabin, free of charge, as long as it is suitable for transport in the aircraft cabin.
On all other flights the Emotional Support Dog will be transported in the cabin as a Pet In Cabin (PETC) in a container or in the cargo compartment of the plane as Animal In Hold (AVIH) depending on the size/weight of the dog. Additional charges apply.
Your emotional support dog requires certain travel documents. Click here for more info.
Some countries have special regulations concerning the entry of animals. Please check if this is the case for you.
Please be aware that, if you are travelling alone, you need to be able to physically assist yourself in case of emergencies. If you are not capable to do so, Brussels Airlines may not allow you to travel alone on the flight.
In the following cases a travel companion is obligatory:
If you need to bring medication with you, we advise you to bring the amount of medication you expect to need for the next few days with you in your hand baggage. Also take in account the exceptional cases where your flight may be diverted or delayed for several hours, or in case your baggage gets lost. Please note that your medication cannot be refrigerated on board.
If you have medication and injections needles in your carry-on baggage, we recommend having a doctor's note with you which confirms that these medicines are for personal use and that you need them with you at all times.
Passengers depending on a wheelchair, crutches, braces or a prosthetic device may carry the following items free of charge, in addition to the free baggage allowance:
Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) may be used on board during all phases of the flight.
The user must ensure that all POC batteries transported in carry-on baggage are protected from short circuiting and are packaged in a manner that protects them from physical damage.
Your POC device must be approved by our Medical Assistance Coordination Service.
Ask your physician to complete this POC form and the MEDIF form for approval.
Small gaseous oxygen or air cylinders required for medical use may be carried both in carry-on and checked baggage.
Transportation must be approved by our Medical Assistance coordination Service.
CPAP devices may be brought and used on board as long as they follow these restrictions:
Extra batteries must be transported as hand baggage, and protected from short circuit and physical damage.
Kidney dialysis machines with approximate dimensions of 80x60x40cm and continuously ambulatory peritoneal dialyses (CAPD) bags with dialysis solution may be carried on board free of charge.
Depending on your needs, the device may be carried as checked baggage or hand baggage. Please note that the use of a dialysis machine is not allowed on board.
Please contact Medical Assistance Coordination Service for more info.
Our cabin crew will gladly assist you as much as they can:
Blind/visually impaired and deaf/hearing impaired guests will be provided a personal safety briefing and will be personally informed about important travel announcements such as delays. Blind or visually impaired passengers will also receive an explanation of the arrangement of their meal tray.
Our crew cannot help you with:
For safety reasons, crewmembers are not authorized to carry or lift passengers between the passenger seat and a wheelchair or to assist passengers during the visit in the lavatory.
Passengers with reduced mobility should also bear in mind that the sanitary area in an aircraft is generally quite small.
Our aircrafts have a number of seats with moveable armrests for ease of access.
We do our very best to make your travel experience as smooth as possible. Unfortunately, in certain cases our Medical Assistance Coordination Service, the station manager, duty manager or the captain of your flight may refuse to let you board the plane if they fear that flying may harm your health or that of other passengers or the crew.
Even if you have received a valid medical clearance, you may be denied boarding if our Medical Assistance Coordination Service, the station or duty manager or the pilot in command have reason to believe that:
I was denied boarding. What can I do?
If Brussels Airlines was the operating carrier and you were denied boarding, please use our denied boarding form. If the flight was operated by one of our partner airlines, we kindly ask you to contact the airline concerned.
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Today was better than yesterday, but there were still some weird things going on at work. The moon is still full and will be for another day, so I guess I just have to suck it up and deal with issues like I have been.
Breakfast was boring–Kashi Autumn Wheat with coffee.
Snack was a few dried apricots and another cup of coffee at work.
Lunch was leftovers of German Potato Salad, a slice of pizza, green peppers and a pink lady apple.
We had an all-staff meeting at work and they served mostly healthy foods 🙂 (usually it's cookies and some grapes), so I had a bunch of fruit salad and some pasta salad with veggies. The berries in the fruit salad hit the spot. I miss summer fruits. 😦
When I got home from work, I was excited to find a package on my doorstep!!
It was the Jessica's gluten free granola I won from clean eating chelsey!
Jessica even wrote a nice, handwritten note. Love getting packages with handwritten notes! Thanks Jessica.
She mentioned that the Milwaukee Whole Foods will have her products soon, so that is exciting for all of you local readers!
Karma sniffed around right after I set up for my photo.
Tanzi wanted in on the action too.
I raced to the gym to make the 5 p.m. Zumba class. It was ok. I really preferred the music and dance steps from the class I took last week with a different teacher. I struggled to keep up with some songs I hadn't heard before.
Dinner was fettuccine alfredo again. I got home from the gym around 6:20, so I was super hungry and again, dinner had to be quick. I keep wanting to make a more elaborate quinoa dish for dinner this week and it's just not happening.
Dessert was exciting (unlike my boring breakfast)–Jessica's Vanilla Maple granola with some skim milk. It was so tasty that I went back for seconds. I can't wait to try the other flavors too!
Craig is watching American Idol and I guess I am too because I just so happen to be blogging from our living room, per usual. I am most excited to see the Milwaukee auditions next week. They take place at my former workplace–the Milwaukee Art Museum. I was in the background while they were filming an interview outside of the Bradley Center, so maybe I will even be on TV, but I highly doubt it!


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The media coverage of the economic woes of the United States and the recent congressional battle over the deficit has been ad nauseam recently. Most of us have really had enough — and may even have become desensitized to the issues. This concerns me.
The implication for women and especially breast cancer survivors is significant. If budget cuts for education, research, and health care continue, I worry that it will adversely affect any momentum gained over the past years in working towards a cure for breast cancer. Government's involvement in finding a cure is paramount. Each of us needs to make an effort to keep breast cancer front and center, and I have a simple way that we can do it.
I have sent e-mails to my representatives and senators about health care and breast cancer. Often I get a reply back thanking me for my concern, or providing a statement on the representative's stance on the issue. Phone calls and letters may also be effective, but often they are managed and returned by staff members. Maybe it's time to make a louder statement that makes even more of an impact. Instead of sending a letter, what if you sent your bra? What if millions of women across America sent their bra to Washington with the words "Find a Cure" written across it in marker? Now that would make a statement.
Here's what to do: Take an old bra. Using a permanent marker, write "Find a Cure" somewhere on the bra. Then put the bra in an envelope with your return address. Mail it off to your representative or senator at their Washington addresses. (You can find contact information for senators here and representatives here.)
If a representative or senator receives a number of bras, he or she is going to know that this is an issue that constituents care about. More importantly, congressional members are going to be reminded to vote in favor of policy and funding for breast cancer in a way that can't be filed away easily.
There are great organizations like the National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) devoted to ensuring that breast cancer stays in the minds of Congress. In September 2010, the NBCC targeted a 2020 deadline for a cure for cancer. Now, there is a real threat to being able to meet this date, even though it's more than eight years away.
It is time for every woman and anyone concerned about this health issue to inform Congress that this issue matters to you. Send your bra to Washington so they can't ignore it.
Once again, it is as simple as taking an old bra and writing "Find a cure" on it. Stick it in an envelope with your return address and mail it to your representative or senator. That's it. Then get your friends, family and co-workers to do the same. Millions of bras can't be ignored because each bra stands for a woman who is threatened by breast cancer. Fixing the deficit is important, but it can't be at the expense of saving women from breast cancer. We can't just beat breast cancer, it needs to be cured.
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Scholarships available for female pilots
The Reno Area Chapter of The Ninety-Nines, International Organization of Women Pilots, has two scholarships available for female pilots.
One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman who already has a Private Pilot Certificate and wishes to continue training towards an advanced rating or certificate. One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman who is in the process of learning to fly. She must have soloed prior to making application. Scholarships may be used for power aircraft, glider or balloon training, a press release stated.
The Ninety-Nines were formed in 1929 with the mission of promoting world fellowship through flight, providing networking and scholarship opportunities for women and aviation education in the community, along with preserving the unique history of women in aviation.
Applicants must live within a 75 nautical mile radius of the Reno-Tahoe International airport to the north, west or south. The boundary extends to the Nevada border to the east. For more information and application packets, contact Kathy Walton at email@example.com or 775-356-2928. Mention Scholarships in the subject area.
The deadline for applications is March 4. Interviews will be held on March 14 in Reno. Awards will be announced in April.