Canadian aviation is in dire need of government attention
It’s time for the federal government to consider alternate organizational models for the oversight and regulation of the vital aviation sector.
National aerospace strategy needs to focus on climate change mitigation
To reduce aviation’s climate change impact we must reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and the total energy consumed.
Securing blue skies: why we need to invest in aerospace research
By strengthening ties between universities and industry, we can build a sustainable and resilient vision for this vital ecosystem.
What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?
Our aerospace sector represents this country’s biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.
Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts
To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to a roadmap released by the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels in June, 2023.
Defence
Telling the whole story about boosting Canada’s defence spending
Current polling should be viewed with a level of skepticism when questions relating to defence spending are not constructed with tradeoffs in mind.
Trump adds pressure to increase defence spending, but MPs and others consider U.S. NATO withdrawal unlikely
‘There’s no question’ Trump’s return as U.S. president puts more focus on Canada to reach a NATO defence spending target, says Liberal MP John McKay.
National Defence is in a deep hole, and we need to stop digging—fast
It seems that things have actually gotten worse in defence procurement with the tightening of rules, additional heavy oversight, and lack of trust with industry partners.
Canada’s defence spending: the free ride is over
Building defence industrial capacity at home, and supporting Canadian firms to export that expertise to the world must become a strategic priority rather than an afterthought.
