Highlights

National Aerospace and Defence Strategic Framework
On November 25, 2005 the Government of Canada released the National Aerospace and Defence Strategic Framework, a 20-year vision aimed at helping leaders in the aerospace, defence and space sectors identify where and how they can be globally competitive.

Canadian Aerospace Partnership (CAP)
Formed in 2005, the Canadian Aerospace Partnershp (CAP) is a private and public sector organization focused on enhancing the global competitiveness of Canada's aerospace industry.

IRB Info Kit for SMEs
A source of information and resources aimed at helping SMEs better understand and participate in the Industrial and Regional Benefits (IRB) Policy.

Canadian Security Industry
Information about the different facets of the Canadian security industry.

Innovative, competitive and growing.

• A skilled workforce.
• Strong economic fundamentals.
• A total and ongoing commitment to research and development.

Call them the Canadian Advantage. Three key reasons why Canada's aerospace and defence industry is recognized around the world for producing world-class products and services. Three reasons to make Canada your first choice for trade and investment opportunities.

Canadian aerospace, space and defence firms, have built successful businesses in Canada for domestic and global markets. Canadian priorities encourage investment in knowledge-based businesses across the industrial spectrum, and a strong focus on innovation.

Canada supports its aerospace, space and defence industries through attractive investment fundamentals; leading-edge knowledge infrastructure; risk-sharing investments in technology development; commitment to investing in skills and research; and new business opportunities.