Madam Speaker, of course, northernness is a bit of a state of mind and with the population so concentrated in the southern part of the country, we do not have to go many kilometres north before one is considered northern.
The member raises a decent point about sovereignty. I would say the issue is more about the rural fabric of our country and supporting rural communities. These regional routes play such an integral role in that aspect of Canadian life. We have seen Canada become more urbanized over time and I am very concerned for the long-term sustainability and vitality of northern and rural communities. We need to keep that in mind as we look to support the air sector through the pandemic.