AC could be in a rough spell but if your keen on Canada, it's the place to go. You might try Canada 3000 where you could fly A-330 direct entry F/O. With CX cargo HK will always be the base, and down the road that's where you might have to live. They don't call it fragrant harbour for nothing. CX is not the airline it used to be...too many pay scales to keep track. Good pilot group ; not so good management. Cheers