Securing blue skies: why we need to invest in aerospace research
By strengthening ties between universities and industry, we can build a sustainable and resilient vision for this vital ecosystem.
What must be done to boost global confidence in our aerospace supply chain?
Our aerospace sector represents this country’s biggest contribution to strong global commercial and defence programs, and this contribution deserves—and needs—public support.
Transition to net-zero aviation needs less expensive sustainable fuels, investment certainty: sector experts
To compete with the U.S., Canada needs to take actions intended to incentivize the domestic production and use of sustainable aviation fuels, according to a roadmap released by the Canadian Council for Sustainable Aviation Fuels in June, 2023.
The aerospace industry is in the midst of its fourth revolution
Canada can lead the global shift in sustainable aviation. Our country boasts one of the world’s robust aerospace industries supported by a unique ecosystem of research institutions, manufacturers, and innovators.
Defence
National Defence is in a deep hole, and we need to stop digging—fast
It seems that things have actually gotten worse in defence procurement with the tightening of rules, additional heavy oversight, and lack of trust with industry partners.
Canada’s defence spending: the free ride is over
Building defence industrial capacity at home, and supporting Canadian firms to export that expertise to the world must become a strategic priority rather than an afterthought.
In a dramatically shifting landscape, it’s time to highlight Canada’s strengths in security and defence
We have smart business leaders, valuable resources, advanced technological and security capacity, and experience in the fields of defence and security.
Trump 2.0 means Canada needs to get serious about spending two per cent of GDP on defence
Our NATO statistics have been tracking in the wrong direction since Donald Trump left the White House in 2021.
Trump, China, Russia and national security threats to Canada
The election of Donald Trump as America’s next president may finally shake Canadians out of their complacency.
