Manitoba stands at the forefront of aerospace and defence BY ERIN DEBOOY
Photos courtesy of Manitoba Aerospace and Defence Association
O n the heels of the federal government’s pledge to invest more than $81.8 billion in defence over the next few years, the province’s aerospace and defence sector is ready to make this Manitoba’s moment. “Manitoba has always been a national aerospace leader. We’ve been doing this for a long time,” says Beverlie Stuart, CEO of Manitoba Aerospace and Defence.
Defence Alliance (MCDA) to help attract defence and security investment and procurement opportunities to the province. The alliance brings together representatives from government, industry, post-secondary institutions and the Canadian Armed Forces. “Manitobans punch above our weight, but we don't tell anybody about it,” Stuart says with a laugh. “With the formation of the MCDA, that’s part of the goal. It’s an oppor- tunity to position Manitoba and make
“We’ve always been the home to one of Canada's most significant aerospace clusters. We have world- class companies. We’re internationally recognized in maintenance and manufacturing capabilities. We have a strong military presence and an ecosystem that connects industry, education, research and government. It’s Manitoba’s moment now because we're positioned so well for this.” In September, the Manitoba govern- ment launched the Manitoba-Canada
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