Last I heard was due to marketing(domestic Canada)changes, the rush to replace the AC returnees was slowed up until they have a more posative picture of crew requirements for the summer..
The hiring position is definitely more optomistic for the winter season,the present picture shows a requirement for an estimated 40 pilots...
There are not very many'qualified' (rated)pilots still on the street,and both(HMY/SKY)are looking at nonjet qualified candidates..