I really like your answer, obviously.
What I can see is that the federal government does have a responsibility when it comes to finding solutions for regional air transport in Quebec. This is a federal area of jurisdiction, according to the British North America Act. Since there was no air transport in 1867, it's a federal jurisdiction.
If there's one government that has been proactive in this matter, it's Quebec's more so than Ottawa's. As the member for Abitibi—Témiscamingue, I challenge the federal government. I also find it interesting that you cited the example of a flight between Montreal and Rouyn-Noranda compared to one between Washington and Charlotte. In fact, it costs less to fly from Montreal to Paris than in the regions, and that's been the case for a long time.
To what extent do the concepts of user-payer and the free market limit the establishment of effective connections? What role can governments play in ensuring that the regions have access to affordable, reliable, frequent and efficient service? Do we have to change the paradigm once and for all?