how is flying in Canada?
Fine, I suppose.
Are the airlines hiring?
Not really.
What are the pilot qualifications to start at an airline?
Depends, and of course there can be exception, but a ball park if you want to be realistic, 3000-5000 hours, ATPL, 705/704 experience, jet or heavy turboprop time and a pile of jet/turboprop PIC, Canadian citizen or permanent resident.