Yes, we certainly understand that regional transportation and transportation in the north present unique challenges. It's different from flying between Toronto and Montreal, for example.
We have programs in place to deal with obvious problems, such as the remote air services program. This program often enables us to provide assistance to the communities.
We provide funding for airplane strips to allow planes to land.
It allows a number of communities to have access to flights in their region.
We also try to strike a balance between protecting passengers, by applying the air passenger protection regulations, and the burden on small carriers, which must not be undue.
When it comes to small carriers, booking changes and refunds, for example, fall into a new category. There are several ways in which we try to distinguish between large and small carriers.
We also have specific programs for the north and the regions.