Farnborough, United Kingdom
Today, at the Farnborough International Airshow, the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, announced that the Government of Canada is delivering results with a Strategic Response Fund contribution of up to $34 million to support the modernization of Pratt & Whitney Canada's aircraft engine manufacturing centre of excellence, based in Longueuil, Quebec.
As a global leader in dynamic and innovative aerospace supply chains, Canada is well positioned to advance international partnerships and lead in shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing. As part of the government's plan to transform Canada's industrial base, strengthen our economy and create well-paying jobs, we are securing new strategic investments that will attract capital, bolster our economic and national sovereignty, and enhance Canada's competitiveness for years to come.
Pratt & Whitney Canada is a global leader in the design, development, manufacturing and maintenance of gas turbine engines and auxiliary power units, with facilities in Quebec, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Alberta. This engagement between the Government of Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada will maintain 650 jobs and support the continued growth of Canada's aerospace sector.
In an increasingly dangerous and divided world, the Government of Canada is taking action to secure our economic and national sovereignty, while at the same time advancing its ten key sovereign capabilities, including aerospace, as identified in the Defence Industrial Strategy. This collaboration will strengthen Canada's position as a global leader in the engine market and position the Canadian aerospace sector at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and innovation.
