For over 80 years, Canadian engineering and manufacturing has been a cornerstone of the global aerospace supply chain and the envy of other countries around the world. This was thanks to the innovative and collaborative efforts of industry, a longstanding commitment from government and political determination to ensure Canada remained a leading aerospace nation.
“Canada maintains a distinct advantage as one of the only countries in the world capable of manufacturing an aircraft from nose to tail and certifying it.”
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AIAC & ISED Release Latest State of Canada’s Aerospace Industry Report
Aerospace continues to be an important contributor to Canada’s economy despite impact of pandemic to the sector.
Why Canada Needs an Industrial Aerospace Strategy
For over 80 years, Canadian engineering and manufacturing has been a cornerstone of the global aerospace supply chain and the envy of other countries around the world. This was thanks to the innovative and collaborative efforts of industry, a longstanding commitment from government and political determination to ensure Canada remained a leading aerospace nation.
“Canada maintains a distinct advantage as one of the only countries in the world capable of manufacturing an aircraft from nose to tail and certifying it.”
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Statement from Aerospace Industries Association of Canada On Canada’s Defence Policy Update
On behalf of Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and its members, AIAC President and CEO – Mike Mueller, issued the following statement in regards to Canada’s Defence Policy Update, Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence
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Select Luxury Items Tax Could Leave Canada’s Aerospace Grounded – Urgent Government Action Required
Ottawa, Canada – November 28, 2023 – The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC) and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) are sounding the alarm on the severe and negative impacts of the Select Luxury Items Tax Act. An updated study conducted by Professor Jacques Roy of HEC Montréal revealed that more than 3,800 jobs are currently at risk across Canada’s aerospace sector, with 19 aircraft orders already cancelled, totaling over 1.5 billion dollars in lost revenue.
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Gateway to Global Leadership – Transforming Canadian Aerospace
The global challenges and technological opportunities of the coming decades will demand the very best of Canadian aerospace innovation — to face the climate crisis and meet net-zero goals, re-imagine mobility and safeguard our national interests. Yet today our domestic aerospace industry is outpaced by other nations and striving to overcome the economic impacts of COVID-19 and a drastic labour shortage. To reclaim international leadership, Canada’s aerospace industry is proposing an all-new entity that will coordinate and amplify our country’s unique, end-to-end aerospace innovation capabilities for the next 30 years and beyond: the Canadian aerospace industry innovation gateway.
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AIAC Proud to Support Commercial Space Launch in Canada
Canada takes a giant leap in commercial space launch. AIAC’s Mike Mueller hails the government’s crucial step, ensuring our nation and talent capitalize on this rapidly expanding sector’s opportunities.