Fixed-wing search and rescue procurement ‘wrapped in fog,’ critics charge
Opposition defence critics say that the government’s effort to replace its aging fleet of fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft is “wrapped in fog” five years after the feds committed to begin replacing the CC-115 Buffalo and CC-130 Hercules by 2015. “It’s a delay, frankly, in getting their act together in order to do a […]
Feds have dropped ball on military aerospace sector, serious impacts
PARLIAMENT HILL—For years the Canadian aerospace industry has been a world leader and renowned for the superior quality of its products and its innovative approach. In 2009, the industry generated roughly $22-billion in revenue and currently employs almost 80,000 Canadians. With more than 400 firms, Canadian aerospace has a stake in the military, civil, […]
All-party aerospace caucus to reboot at industry summit
Parliamentarians will revive the all-party aerospace caucus a this week’s Canadian Aerospace Summit in Canada in hopes of raising awareness of the industry’s importance to the Canadian economy. Conservative MP Joe Daniel (Don Valley East, Ont.) decided to take on the chair in October after being approached by fellow Tory and former caucus chair […]
SDTC looks to green Canada’s aerospace sector
Three years of targeted investments by Sustainable Development and Technology Canada are starting to pay off in the form of viable green innovations in aerospace fuels and materials. SDTC, the $1-billion green innovation fund established by a 2001 act of Parliament, has been investing $9-million annually in green aerospace projects since 2009. “Innovation takes […]
NDP leadership to foster a robust aerospace sector
Montreal is one of the three aerospace capitals of the world, along with Seattle and Toulouse. As a Member of Parliament from the Island of Montreal, I understand just how critical the health of our aerospace sector is for the long-term vitality of the Quebec and Canadian economies. This summer, I toured the facilities […]
Feds want to pave way forward, help make Canada’s world-class aerospace industries stronger
PARLIAMENT HILL—In the Nov. 19 issue of The Hill Times, I discussed the need for Canada to foster innovation to help drive the prosperity of our industry. In fact, we are at a critical juncture where finding novel, efficient, and productive ways of doing business is a necessary condition for growth and success. In […]
Air Canada, WestJet, more profitable in 2012 than expected: experts
Recent profits at Air Canada and WestJet have exceeded investors’ expectations and despite the global economic uncertainty, the companies seem poised to perform well in 2013 too, say experts. “They certainly beat our expectations,” said Walter Spracklin, a market analyst with RBC who follows the aviation and air travel industry. The two airlines recently […]
Conservatives have already started to define Trudeau: Cardozo
OTTAWA—What does Calgary Centre say about the future of the political parties? And what lessons can be learned from the American election? Lots, is the answer to both. Last week’s Calgary Centre byelection put the leaderless Liberals back in contention. Okay, not completely leaderless—Bob Rae is the interim leader, but he won’t be there […]
Innovation
We need to bring people together to turn research into innovation, innovation into enterprise
OTTAWA—In September, Site Selection, a prestigious American trade publication aimed at business executives who determine the location for new production facilities, ranked Hamilton as the top Canadian city for companies interested in launching new industrial development projects or expanding existing ones. When commenting on the ranking, Hamilton Mayor Bob Bratina pointed out how his […]
