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  February 18, 2019 | Local, Aerospace

  First Interim Fighter Jets Arrive in Cold Lake

  February 17, 2019 – Cold Lake (Alberta) – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces Through Canada's defence policy, Strong, Secure Engaged, the Government of Canada is ensuring we have the mission ready aircraft we need to meet our domestic and international obligations in advance of the arrival of jets to replace the entire CF-18 fleet. Today, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marked the arrival of the first two interim fighter aircraft, an important milestone and investment in sustaining our current CF-18 Hornet fleet. Canada is procuring 18 fighter aircraft and parts from the Government of Australia to rapidly increase availability of the CF-18 fleet in order to ensure the RCAF can meet all obligations simultaneously. These aircraft are the same type as Canada's current CF-18 fleet and can be integrated quickly into our fleet. Modifications and technical work will begin immediately so they can be brought to a similar configuration to Canada's CF-18 aircraft. The work will continue to be done by Canadian companies. Deliveries will continue at regular intervals for the next three years, and aircraft will be integrated into the CF-18 fleet as modifications are completed. The final aircraft are expected to arrive by the end of 2021. Quotes “The interim fighter fleet is key to ensuring the Royal Canadian Air Force can continue to fulfill their missions and ensure the safety of Canadians and Canada. We are familiar with these aircraft and are confident that they can provide the additional support our current fleet requires. They were flown in yesterday by the Royal Australian Air Force and I look forward to seeing them fly again soon in our Canadian colours.” Harjit S. Sajjan, Defence Minister “The arrival of these aircraft will support our women and men in uniform to fulfill their missions and meet Canada's international obligations. As part of the procurement, we will make the necessary investments in these aircraft to ensure they meet the requirements of the Royal Canadian Air Force.” Carla Qualtrough, Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility Minister Quick facts These first two aircraft are the F/A-18A model, which means they are single seat aircraft. The aircraft were flown to Cold Lake, Alberta, from Nellis, Nevada, where they were participating in Exercise RED FLAG. Modifications and maintenance of the current CF-18 fleet will continue to be required until the RCAF transitions to a future fighter. A review of combat capability improvements is currently underway. As outlined in Strong, Secure, Engaged, energized retention and recruitment efforts are underway to ensure the RCAF achieves the right number and experience levels of pilots and technicians. The aircraft will be employed at 3 Wing Bagotville and 4 Wing Cold Lake. Canada continues to make progress toward replacing its fighter fleet. The formal request for proposals for the future fighter fleet is expected to be released in spring 2019, with a contract award in 2021-22 and deliveries to begin in 2025. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2019/02/first-interim-fighter-jets-arrive-in-cold-lake.html

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  May 31, 2019 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security, Other Defence

  Supporting jobs and skills through defence purchases

  Defence procurements support skills development for Canadians May 29, 2019 – Ottawa, Ontario The Government of Canada's defence and major Coast Guard purchases result in billions of dollars of work for Canadian companies and support thousands of jobs annually. Going forward, they will also contribute to the development of a highly skilled and diverse workforce. The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, underscored this today while at CANSEC, Canada's largest defence and security trade show, where he helped unveil the new Canadian Industrial Leadership Award (CILA). A joint initiative from L3 Technologies, Thales Canada and CAE Inc., CILA will offer fully paid internships/co-ops to 10 female students with demonstrated leadership and academic skills. The students will work on innovative projects to support their education and receive mentorship in STEM disciplines. The companies created this program as a result of the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy, which requires winning bidders of defence contracts to invest the value of the contract back into the Canadian economy. Minister Bains also announced updates to the Policy that will promote the development of new skills. Specifically, prime contractors will now receive additional credit through the ITB Policy for investments in skills development and training for Indigenous peoples in Canada. A new cyber certification feature was also added to improve access for Canadian small and medium-sized firms seeking opportunities related to defence procurement. This will help advance the Government's commitment to setting and promoting a national standard for cyber protection among Canadian businesses. The addition follows the publication of the 10 principles that make up Canada's new Digital Charter, one of which states that Canadians should be able to rely on the integrity, authenticity and security of the services they use and should feel safe online. Quotes “In a competitive global economy, Canada can't afford to leave talent on the sidelines. Through the ITB Policy, the government is helping to ensure the development of a more skilled and inclusive workforce. The Canadian Industrial Leadership Award is a great example of how our policy can promote investment in the advancement of women in STEM. Going forward, the enhancements to the policy that were announced today will also motivate new investments in skills development and training for Indigenous peoples. It will also lead to improved access to cyber certification for small and medium-sized businesses, allowing them to better compete in this innovative industry.” – The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Quick facts The ITB Policy encourages companies to establish or grow their presence in Canada, strengthen Canadian supply chains, and develop Canadian industrial capabilities in areas such as innovation, research and development, supplier development, and exports. The ITB Policy includes the Value Proposition, which motivates bidders on Canadian defence contracts to put forward proposed investments toward their ITB obligations when making their bids. As of January 2019, the overall portfolio of ITB obligations included 161 projects valued at almost $47 billion, with $36.1 billion in business activities already completed, $7.1 billion of activities in progress and $3.7 billion in unidentified future work opportunities. The Canadian defence industry includes over 660 firms with more than $10 billion in sales, supports close to 60,000 jobs in the Canadian economy, and employs highly skilled workers in high-quality jobs. https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2019/05/supporting-jobs-and-skills-through-defence-purchases.html

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  May 20, 2022 | Local, Aerospace, Naval, Land, C4ISR, Security

  INVITATION | Séance de réseautage CANSEC 2022 Networking Session (subscription before May 27th)

  English follows French Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec vous invite à une séance de réseautage en marge de CANSEC. Cette activité est organisée en collaboration avec Investissement Québec InternationaI. C'est une occasion unique de rencontrer les donneurs d'ordres et les principaux partenaires impliqués dans le processus d'acquisition dans le secteur de la défense. L'événement aura lieu au : Manège militaire de Salaberry - Mess de Salaberry 188, boulevard Alexandre-Taché, Gatineau (Régiment de Hull) Le mercredi 1er juin 2022 de 18 h à 20 h Veuillez confirmer votre présence en vous inscrivant ici avant le vendredi 27 mai prochain. (Comme le nombre de places est limité, seules les personnes inscrites seront admises). Note : Afin de respecter les mesures sanitaires en vigueur dans les édifices fédéraux, le port du masque sera exigé. Un stationnement gratuit est disponible à l'extérieur. Nous vous encourageons à nous suivre sur Twitter et LinkedIn et à consulter notre site web. Vous pouvez également communiquer avec nous. Développement économique Canada pour les régions du Québec 800, boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, bureau 500, Montréal (Québec) H3B 1X9 Canada Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions invites you to a networking session as a side event of CANSEC. This event is organized in collaboration with Investissement Québec International. This is a unique opportunity to meet the defence contractors and partners involved in the defence acquisition process. The event will take place at: Manège militaire de Salaberry - Mess de Salaberry 188 boulevard Alexandre-Taché, Gatineau (Régiment de Hull) Wednesday June 1, 2022, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. Please RSVP by registering here by Friday May 27, 2022. (Space is limited, and only those registered in advance will be admitted). Note: In order to respect the sanitary measures in place in federal buildings, masks are required. Free parking is available at the rear of the building.