Montréal – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, welcomed an important Boeing investment in Quebec’s new aerospace innovation zone in the Montréal region.
Part of Boeing’s Industrial and Technological Benefits commitment to Canada for selecting the company’s P-8A Poseidon as its future maritime patrol aircraft, this $240 million investment includes funding for a state-of-the-art aerospace development centre and strategic investments in two Montréal-based industry leaders, Héroux-Devtek and Wisk.
This Boeing investment in Quebec builds on more than $2 billion in P-8 contracts with Canadian companies to date, contributing jobs and economic growth across the country.
The aerospace sector is one of the most innovative and export-driven industries in Canada, generating more than 210,000 jobs and contributing an estimated $27 billion in annual economic benefits.
“Our government continues to play a vital role in the growth of Quebec’s aerospace industry. This announcement is a concrete example of our aerospace economic benefits policy at work. With this important investment, Boeing is helping to strengthen Canada’s position as a global aerospace supply chain leader, driving innovation and creating high-quality jobs for Canadian workers.” – François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry
“Quebec’s aerospace cluster is a cornerstone of our economy and supports well-paying jobs for Canadian workers. Major defence procurement projects enable us to not only strengthen the operational capabilities of our armed forces, but also to ensure that companies in the Canadian supply chain can benefit from significant economic spin-offs. The International Aerospace Innovation Forum once again underlines the Canadian government’s commitment to the innovative work of the Canadian defence and aerospace industry.” – Jean-Yves Duclos , Minister of Public Services and Procurement