By Canadian Press

Trudeau announces $440 million for Quebec aerospace industry

Jul 15, 2021 | 10:57 AM

MONTREAL — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing up to $440 million in federal funding for Quebec’s aerospace industry.

Trudeau told a news conference today in Montreal that coupled with money from Quebec, the package of government aid for the key sector of the province’s economy will total as much as $693 million.

The prime minister says the funding will subsidize aerospace companies operating in the province such as Bell TextronCanada, CAE, and Pratt & Whitney Canada.

He says the investments will also go toward green-aviation projects and clean technologies and will create or support 12,000 jobs and make internships available to more than 6,200 students.

Trudeau is also announcing an investment of $92.5 million over three years in Quebec under the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative, which is a fund dedicated to help small and medium-sized aerospace firms.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2021.

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