Quebec only real aerospace centre in Canada entitled to its fair share
Military material is a crucial market for the aerospace industry, involving, as it does, new equipment that will have considerable technological spin-offs. Because military purchases are exempted from trade agreements, the government may procure its equipment where it sees fit and on the terms it chooses, to maximize spin-offs to the industry. Depending on the […]
Canada’s aerospace sector currently suffers from government neglect
Canada’s aerospace industry is composed of more than 400 companies located from Newfoundland to British Columbia. The industry generates upwards of $23-billion in annual revenues and is Canada’s leading exporter of advanced technologies, exporting more than 82 per cent of its output. Canadian aerospace firms offer a wide range of products—including aircraft parts, avionics, electronic […]
Canada must adjust to U.S. space policy changes, say opposition MPs
After the Americans launched their space shuttle program more than 30 years ago, Canada lent a hand, or rather a robotic arm, the Canadarm, which continues to be a source of Canadian pride. When the International Space Station was formed, Canadian authorities again pushed to contribute made-in-Canada robotic systems. “Others wanted to do those kind […]
PM Harper touts economic benefits of planned purchase of new F-35 fighter jets
The following is a speech delivered by Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Oct. 7 when he visited Bristol Aerospace Ltd., in Winnipeg, Man. The speech was edited for style and length. W INNIPEG, MAN.— I must tell you, as a Canadian, it makes me proud to see what you can make here, satellites, rockets. And, […]
Clement’s top priority in aerospace: long-term competitiveness
THE GOAL: Canada must work in partnership to adapt quickly and exploit its strengths to ensure that Canadian aerospace companies continue to be the suppliers of choice on future major aircraft programs. THE CHALLENGE: The changing nature of the global aerospace value chain is a challenge for both government and industry. The global original equipment […]
Feds should boost R&D investment, tax incentives, to keep Canada’s aerospace industry globally competitive
About 100 Canadian aerospace workers waved placards and blew whistles outside a Montreal hotel on Aug. 26. Inside, the Mexican government was sponsoring a trade show to entice companies to set up shop in its country. It’s a sign of what’s wrong with the Canadian industry, said David Chartrand, a protest organizer with the International […]
Clement says biggest challenge is boosting Canada’s performance in business innovation
Industry Minister Tony Clement says Canada leads in many technological and innovative areas and the government is helping to create opportunities for the business and research communities, but also acknowledges the feds have to do more, especially since the Conference Board of Canada has given Canada a ‘D’ grade for its innovation environment since the […]
Canada risks not seeing green economy of tomorrow
Earlier this year the Bank of Canada Governor, Mark Carney, characterized Canada’s productivity record as “abysmal” and made business executives the focus of this disappointment. Indiscriminate corporate tax cuts by both the Conservative and previous Liberal governments have not improved Canada’s decades-long poor performance on this front. It is a failed strategy. The continual erosion […]
Fostering a culture of innovation in Canada
Canada is home to advanced research communities with world-class infrastructure and an excellent base of highly-trained people. Connecting to the right opportunities for partnership can help R&D-performing businesses capitalize on this tremendous base to make Canadian firms more innovative, productive and competitive. The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is committed to […]
Forest industry at a crossroads at dawn of third millennium
The forest industry is at the heart of the economy in Quebec’s regions. Close to 90,000 Quebecers work in logging camps, sawmills, and pulp and paper mills, which are the primary employers in 230 towns and villages across Quebec. In total, approximately one-third of the forestry activity in Canada is concentrated in Quebec. The importance […]
