AEROSPACE
BY MIKE MUELLER
A
s we approach 2022, almost
two years into the COV-
ID-19 pandemic, and with
a re-elected Liberal minor-
ity government in place,
now is the time to ensure Canada is po-
sitioned to take advantage of what we are
told will be significant global aerospace
opportunities.
During the federal election campaign, as
part of AIAC's numerous advocacy events
featuring the candidates, we were very
pleased to hear all major parties acknowl-
edge the need for a national strategy that
includes specific measures for civil, de-
fence, and space.
Additionally, during the campaign AIAC
worked with Nanos Research to conduct a
national public opinion poll which found,
among other things, that a vast majority
of Canadians also support government
action to keep the industry globally com-
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Canadian Aerospace
MUST BE POSITIONED NOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF GLOBAL AEROSPACE OPPORTUNITIES
NEW GOVERNMENT
MANDATE BRINGS
OPPORTUNITY FOR
RENEWED PARTNERSHIP
petitive. Coming out of COVID-19, there
is no better time for a Canadian Aerospace
Strategy built on a renewed industry-gov-
ernment partnership.
The question we put to all parties is
simple, is Canada prepared to ensure our
world-leading legacy in aerospace is pre-
served for future generations? If the an-
swer is yes, Canada needs a national aero-
space strategy that looks to 2050, defines
our role in the global marketplace, and
sets out a clear roadmap.
Aerospace is entering a new era of
transformational growth. Post-pandemic
growth will be fueled by a green revolu-
tion, the race to decarbonize flight, global
defence procurements and partnerships,
pent-up demand for travel, and the tril-
lion-dollar future of space exploration.
As an R&D and productivity leader,
Canada's aerospace industry offers a best-
in-class example of how modern Canadian
