Once again, your question has many aspects to it.
So I will take this opportunity to complete what my colleague said during his presentation.
Saying that a merger between Air Canada and Air Transat in the transatlantic market would be like merging Bell and Rogers is inaccurate and misleading. There are much larger companies in that market than Air Canada and Air Transat combined, such as WestJet's partners, companies like Air France and KLM, which have leading positions at Paris Charles de Gaulle and Schiphol, two of Europe's biggest hubs that serve all of Europe that offer many options to Canadian and Quebec passengers.
With respect to the approval of the transaction, over the past 18 months, Transport Canada has gone through a thorough consultation process, seeking the views of the public, consumer groups, airports, provincial and municipal governments, as well as suppliers. We are therefore awaiting its public interest analysis. We look forward to its decision and are confident that the transaction will benefit consumers and all stakeholders.
As Mr. Eustache said, it's the best choice for all stakeholders, customers, employees, suppliers, shareholders, and for the community.
As far as jobs go, to go back to your point, in my opinion, this transaction will allow us to do more maintenance in Quebec. We have made that commitment.
Also, the unions representing Air Transat and Air Canada employees supported this transaction, because a carrier of this calibre will be able to compete more effectively with major US and European carriers. It will create and keep jobs at home.