Aerospace
An unlimited horizon
Canadian pioneers long dreamed of taking flight, and their subsequent innovations opened new ways to explore, helping transform Canada into a manufacturing-based economy. The world-class research, testing and leading-edge certification infrastructure, digital technologies, and advancements in robotics, AI, cyber-security and clean-energy solutions being produced in Canada propel the Aerospace and Defence industry toward a greener, safer, faster future. Today, Aerospace and Defence centres of excellence in Winnipeg, Halifax, Ottawa and Montréal, provide organizers of international conferences an array of unique locations to connect with the world’s foremost industry experts and leading researchers, advancing global connections along the way.
An unlimited horizon
Canadian pioneers long dreamed of taking flight, and their subsequent innovations opened new ways to explore, helping transform Canada into a manufacturing-based economy. The world-class research, testing and leading-edge certification infrastructure, digital technologies, and advancements in robotics, AI, cyber-security and clean-energy solutions being produced in Canada propel the Aerospace and Defence industry toward a greener, safer, faster future. Today, Aerospace and Defence centres of excellence in Winnipeg, Halifax, Ottawa and Montréal, provide organizers of international conferences an array of unique locations to connect with the world’s foremost industry experts and leading researchers, advancing global connections along the way.
Aerospace in Canada
$29B
Annual revenue
Source: State of Canada's Defence Industry 2018 Report; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
12.6B
Sector GDP
Source: State of Canada's Defence Industry 2018 Report; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
85,600
jobs
Source: State of Canada's Defence Industry 2018 Report; Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada; Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
Canada's key Aerospace centres
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"As a world leader in Aerospace R&D, the National Research Council Canada (NRC), headquartered in Ottawa, has a long and proud history of conducting research, performing technical services and developing technology solutions to support the Canadian aerospace industry. The NRC̓s Aerospace Research Centre is the leading Canadian organization in the development of technologies and manufacturing processes for Aerospace, supporting this important industry with facilities, expertise and knowledge."
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The team at Destination Canada Business Events helps global organizations meet with purpose in Canada. Contact our team for:
- Specific information regarding Canada's sector expertise
- Recommendations on destinations based on their sector strengths
- Introductions to industry leaders, academia, and economic development agencies
- Recommendations of expert speakers to augment events
- Assistance in sourcing RFPs for conference placement