Aerospace on the Hill 2026
March 10 - 11, 2026
Ottawa, ON
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EXCLUSIVE – AIAC MEMBERS ONLY
REGISTRATION UPDATE: Additional company representatives now welcome!
AIAC is pleased to announce the return of Aerospace on the Hill, taking place March 10–11, 2026, in Ottawa.
Held annually on Parliament Hill, Aerospace on the Hill brings together leaders from Canada’s aerospace sector with senior government officials, parliamentarians and policymakers for focused, substantive discussions on the issues shaping the industry’s future.
Don’t miss your chance to engage directly with politicians from all parties, including your local Members of Parliament, through meetings, a speaker program, a much anticipated Parliamentary Reception, and attending Question Period in the House of Commons.
Contact us for more information and opportunities to participate!
Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Aerospace on the Hill Sessions
Aerospace on the Hill 2026 has been restructured to deliver greater value and more meaningful engagement for participants — with expanded opportunities for direct dialogue, targeted meetings and coordinated advocacy in support of industry priorities.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | |
| *OPEN TO ALL — TICKET REQUIRED* | 2026-03-10 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY* Afternoon programming – Ministers/senior government officials |
2026-03-10 | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
2026-03-10 | 4:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Annual Aerospace Industries Parliamentary Reception |
2026-03-10 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Breakfast and morning programming – Ministers/senior government officials |
2026-03-11 | 8:15 AM | 12:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Lunch with Guest Speaker |
2026-03-11 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Question Period |
2026-03-11 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
2026-03-11 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors :
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Supporter Sponsors:
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Mike Baker
Senior Manager, Operations, AIAC
Email: mbaker@aiac.ca
Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors :
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Silver Sponsors:
Bronze Sponsors:
Supporter Sponsors:
Speakers
The Honourable Stephen Fuhr
Secretary of State – Defence Procurement
Government of Canada
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Major-General Jeff Smyth, MSM, CD
Chief Air and Space Force Development
Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
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Christiane Fox
Deputy Minister
Department of National Defence
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James Bezan
Shadow Minister for National Defence
Conservative Party of Canada
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Jean-François Juneau
Acting Senior Director
Defence Industrial Strategy Team
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David Coletto
Founder, Chair and CEO
Abacus Data
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Andrew Bevan
CEO
Catalyze4
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Félix Meunier
Director General, Civil Aviation
Transport Canada
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Program
Tuesday, March 10
| 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
Industry Luncheon – Horizon of Opportunities: Canada Delivers |
|---|---|
| Château Laurier, Adam Room |
Featuring: • The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, Government of Canada |
| 3:00 pm | Welcoming Address |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • Mike Mueller, President and CEO, AIAC • Jean-Denis Garon, Member of The House of Commons – Mirabel, Bloc Québécois |
| 3:30 pm | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • James Bezan, Shadow Minister for National Defence, Conservative Party |
| 4:00 pm | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • David Coletto, Founder, Chair and CEO, Abacus Data |
| 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
| MP Offices | |
| 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |
Annual Aerospace Industry Parliamentary Reception |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 100 |
sponsored by  |
Wednesday, March 11
| 8:15 am – 8:45 am |
Breakfast |
|---|---|
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
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| 8:45 am | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • Félix Meunier, Director General, Civil Aviation, Transport Canada |
| 9:15 am | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • MGen Jeff Smyth, MSM, CD, Chief Air & Space Force Development, Royal Canadian Air Force |
| 9:45 am | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • Andrew Bevan, Chief Executive Officer, Catalyze4 |
| 10:15 am – 10:30 am |
Break |
| 10:30 am | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • Jean-François Juneau, Acting Senior Director Defence Industrial Strategy, Government of Canada |
| 11:00 am | Speaker Session |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring: • Christiane Fox, Deputy Minister of National Defence, Government of Canada |
| 11:30 am – 12:00 pm |
Break |
| 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm |
Luncheon |
| Sir John A. Macdonald Building, Room 200 |
Featuring Special Guest Speaker: • The Honourable Stephen Fuhr, Secretary of State – Defence Procurement, Government of Canada sponsored by  |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
| MP Offices | |
| 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm |
Question Period |
| West Block | |
| 3:30 pm – 4:40 pm |
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
| MP Offices |
Aerospace on the Hill 2026 Sessions
Aerospace on the Hill 2026 has been restructured to deliver greater value and more meaningful engagement for participants — with expanded opportunities for direct dialogue, targeted meetings and coordinated advocacy in support of industry priorities.
| Date | Start Time | End Time | |
| *OPEN TO ALL — TICKET REQUIRED*
NEW — Horizons of Opportunities: Canada Delivers — Industry Luncheon with Special Guest Speaker (Stay Tuned!) – Chateau Laurier (ticketed event) |
2026-03-10 | 12:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY* Afternoon programming – Ministers/senior government officials |
2026-03-10 | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
2026-03-10 | 4:30 PM | 6:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Annual Aerospace Industries Parliamentary Reception |
2026-03-10 | 6:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Breakfast and morning programming – Ministers/senior government officials |
2026-03-11 | 8:15 AM | 12:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Lunch with Guest Speaker |
2026-03-11 | 12:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Question Period |
2026-03-11 | 2:00 PM | 3:30 PM |
| *FOR AIAC MEMBERS ONLY*
Member Meetings with Parliamentarians |
2026-03-11 | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM |
*New to Aerospace on the Hill* Horizon of Opportunities - Canada Delivers
Hosted by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) at the Château Laurier in Ottawa, Horizons of Opportunity – Canada Delivers is an industry luncheon event featuring The Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, and bringing together leaders from across Canada’s aerospace and defence ecosystem.
This luncheon event is open to AIAC members and the general public.
Tickets are required for attendance and must be purchased in advance.
Showcase your leadership at the Horizon of Opportunities – Canada Delivers Industry Luncheon!
To secure a Corporate table of 8 or Premium Position Corporate table of 8, please contact Mike Baker. Corporate tables include branding and recognition at the event.
- Corporate Table of 8: $2,200
- Premium Position Corporate Table of 8: $2,700 (ensures close positioning to stage)
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: please contact Mike Baker.
LIMITED CORPORATE TABLES AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES REMAINING
Thank you to our Sponsors :
Supporter Sponsors:
Hotel Accommodation
In the heart of Ottawa, the Le Germain Hotel offers you a peaceful oasis within walking distance of all the capital’s attractions. Enjoy refined design, spectacular views of the city, and proximity to Parliament Hill, the National Gallery of Canada, the ByWard Market, and the Rideau Canal.
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**Please note that Le Germain Hotel Ottawa and the AIAC conference planners are NOT affiliated in any way with a third-party booking agency. Please book your hotel rooms by calling the hotel or using the official registration link.**
Le Germain Hotel Ottawa
30 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1N 6E2
(613) 691-3230