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B BUSINeSS DeVeLOPMent 38 APRIL/MAY 2014 www.vanguardcanada.com gary goodyear, P.c., M.P. is the Minister of State, Federal economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (www.FedDevOntario.gc.ca). S outhern Ontario is home to a dynamic and innovative aerospace and defence industry, situated in the heart of Canada's strongest and most diverse technology-based industrial and commercial business region. Our govern- ment recognizes the importance of this sector and is working to support its growth. As part of a whole-of-government approach to defence procure- ment, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) is helping to implement the new De- fence Procurement Strategy launched by Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services, and Rob Nicholson, Minister of National Defence. This strategy fulfi lls our government's commitment to ensur- ing that purchases of military equipment create greater economic opportunities by promoting a sustainable, innovative and globally competitive Canadian defence industry. One of the measures introduced in the strat- egy is the transformation of Industrial and Re- gional Benefi ts to Industrial and Technological Benefi ts, which will require defence contrac- tors with procurements valued over $100 million and selected others to better support Canadian businesses. A core component of ITBs will be the intro- duction of rated and weighted value propositions that will favour defence contractor actions that lead to improved economic out- comes through investments that help strengthen Canadian key industrial capabilities, enhance the productivity of Canadian fi rms, and broaden industrial and technological high-value activities. The strategy also includes publishing an annual Defence Acqui- sition Guide to support the ability of fi rms to position themselves for future procurement opportunities. All of this will help Canadian industry benefi t from the substan- tial spin-off from defence procurement spending. In southern Ontario, FedDev Ontario is providing defence procurement business development services to help position the region to compete for lucrative business in this sector, with the potential to inject hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of invest- ment into the region. FedDev Ontario acts as a business facilitator, promoting and connecting southern Ontario's aerospace and defence fi rms to large defence contractors. The agency also promotes southern Ontario fi rms at key domestic and international industry events and bilateral meetings. This includes engaging with industry stakeholders at events such as the 2013 Best Defence Confer- ence in London, Ontario, as well as Defence and Security Expo- sition International 2013 in London, England. In addition, FedDev Ontario participates in Industry Canada- led defence procurement bid evaluations to bring regional knowl- edge to the table for consideration in decision-making. The agency has been and will continue to act as a convenor for defence and aerospace businesses to help make southern Ontario an even bigger player in the world of defence procurement. The benefi ts are obvious: jobs for southern Ontario and greater prosperity for our defence-related fi rms. The agency has also directly invested in the aerospace and defence industry. Waterloo-based Aeryon Labs designs and manufactures small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for intelligence gathering for a wide range of military, public safety and commercial applications. A FedDev Ontario contribution of $985,000, along with angel fi nancing raised through the Golden Triangle Angel Network, has helped the company to bring a new product, the Aeryon SkyRanger, to market. The SkyRanger sUAS de- ploys immediately, increases fl ight performance and endurance, and delivers new capabilities in camera quality, network integration, and more. The agency's contribution was through the Investing in Business Innovation initiative, which focused on providing support to early-stage businesses, helping them to transform their ideas into globally-competitive products and services, and to increase their access to private sector investment and advice. And, with our renewal, we are ready to continue to invest in those companies and organizations that will make southern On- tario more competitive. In December 2013, I launched four Southern Ontario Prosper- ity Initiatives, which provide more than $530 million over fi ve years to attract, retain and grow Ontario companies and encour- age more product development. In addition, I launched the $200-million Advanced Manufac- turing Fund in Ontario. The Fund will promote the continued growth of Ontario's advanced manufacturing sector by support- ing large-scale, transformative manufacturing activities. A strong Canada depends on a prosperous southern Ontario that is home to communities that attract investment; highly pro- ductive, innovative businesses; and opportunities to expand and diversify markets at home and globally. As Minister of State for FedDev Ontario, I look forward to see- ing all of the possibilities that will come to light as a result of these new initiatives and our work to maximize economic leveraging potential from defence procurements. Strengthening Southern Ontario's aerospace and defence sector the benefi ts are obvious: jobs for southern Ontario and greater prosperity for our defence-related fi rms. D O M E S T I C E V E N T S 2014 CADSI w w w . d e f e n c e a n d s e c u r i t y . c a Soldier Systems Showcase Improving the protection and survivability of the Canadian soldier December (date and location to be confirmed) The Showcase is a two-day multi-track, integrated tradeshow and conference exploring the latest technologies, services and products related to the protection and survivability of the Canadian soldier. SME Day Navigating defence procurement in Canada February 18 | Westin Ottawa Helping the small to medium-sized business (SME) better understand the Canadian procurement process. Learn about Government programs and initiatives available to help businesses like yours! DRDC/Joint Force Development Outlook Scientific and technological outcomes and opportunities for industry December (date and location to be confirmed) Insights into the future direction of S&T at DND plus the latest development opportunities and projects supporting the three Services and Joint Forces – with a focus on space, C4ISR and cyber. 2014 Canadian Armed Forces Outlook Series Perspectives and insights into the three Services going forward Navy (April 8) Army (April 9) Air Force (April 10) Ottawa Convention Centre Procurement reform, fiscal pressures, CFDS renewal and operational tempo mean transformation is the watchword at Defence. Learn what these developments foretell for the three Services! Security Outlook Trends, challenges and business opportunities in the public safety and national security sectors March 19 | Westin Ottawa Projects, initiatives and business opportunities in counter-terrorism, cyber-resilience, critical infrastructure protection, and border security. International Outlook Helping to grow your business outside Canada February 19 | Westin Ottawa Learn about trends and opportunities for defence- related business in the U.S., NATO and emerging markets in Latin America and the Asia-Pacific. CANSEC Canada's premier defence tradeshow May 28-29 | EY Centre, Ottawa Last year CANSEC welcomed 10,000+ registrants, 287 exhibiting companies and 12 international delegations: it is Canada's premier meeting ground for suppliers and customers of defence equipment, products, technologies and services. Event Sponsor Show Sponsor Conference Sponsor Ottawa Convention Centre 10.25.11 - 10.26.11 OFFICIAL SHOW GUIDE SecureTech Canada's leading public safety, emergency management and security Showcase November 4-5 | Ottawa Convention Centre The Showcase is a driver for greater community and organizational resilience via knowledge exchange and engagement of the security community including industry, government, emergency responders and practitioners.