My guess is that Air Canada ISN'T getting the experienced pilots applying that it needs to expand. The starting salary and initial working conditions are enough of a deterrent that they are looking to the connectors to fill the gap in that expereince level. I for one couldn't make the jump due to family and financial reasons and have turned down the file review and medical (after 4+ years in the "pool"). I'm sure that many are in the same boat and that is why global solutions are back on. Embraer captain went to 1999 which is enlightening because thay haven't hired since 2001. I'm sure that we'll see a situation like we did around 1996 when AC was hiring direct entry captains and they went to the connectors to get that experience........again good luck to all at AC. I'm wishing that one day you'll all be a happy family again.