Still no answer
Clunk, long evasive non reply.
Simply explain to us why this is not just AC seeking protection from competition, something they, and all other legacy national carriers, have done for years.
You seem to have being around a bit. Why did Max (and Freddy) go under? Wouldn't have being anything to do with cartel pricing from our virgin chorus over at AC among others.
If people want to fly Emirates and Emirates wants to take the risk to expand operations in Canada why not let them have that choice? They along with SQ and others have lots of service from NYC and the world has not fallen in.
This is nothing but AC wanting to keep their home base closed to outsiders who might offer a better product at a better price served with a better attitude. (The attitude is I admit a very very low bar when it comes to AC)
20driver
PS - If the UAE is so objectionable that they should be kept out of Canada, what are you doing over there supporting their economy