Canadians love protectionism, so long as if favors them. Just look at their position on Emirates having more access.
They're also in favor of government intervention, so long as it benefits them.
AC folks love the intervention when it keeps EK out, hate it when it stops them from striking.
For the record, I am Canadian, and we had an Aussie pilot working at my first turboprop airline. One. Not a big deal.