That's an entirely appropriate question.
Our organization, the Fédération des chambres de commerce, represents 120 chambers of commerce located across Quebec. We frequently discuss issues with their representatives, and the chambers of commerce often come and tell us what's happening on the ground. We take note of all those comments, which come from all Quebec regions, and there is a genuine consensus on regional air transportation: The present system doesn't work.
Since that finding was revealing for a chamber of commerce like ours, we decided to conduct our own inquiry. It proved to be an ideological feat when we found that the free market doesn't work and that we would need a regulated yet competitive market to leave room for private carriers.
Although we usually favour the free market, in this instance, the system doesn't work. It has reached its limits. Which is why we supported the tendering system to assign airlines that would provide air links for regional air transportation across Quebec. The objective is to have frequent, regular and modestly priced air links without compromising carrier profitability, as far as possible.
Our position stems in particular from discussions we've had with the chambers of commerce. We also considered regional air transportation concerns and expectations, which we have taken note of.