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Major potential benefits for Quebec<\/p>\n
MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2026 \/CNW\/ – A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec’s aerospace cluster, welcomes the new Industrial Defense Strategy announced today by the federal government and considers it to be a step in the right direction.<\/p>\n
A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al particularly highlights the inclusion in the Strategy of a review of Canada’s procurement approach, aimed at simplifying and encouraging the participation of Qu\u00e9bec companies–especially SMEs–as well as a modernization of the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy to maximize its economic impact. The acceleration of security clearance processes and the accreditation of secure facilities, along with the strong emphasis placed on innovation, are also welcomed positively.<\/p>\n
Beyond the principles listed in the Strategy, A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al hopes that the measures stemming from it will follow a logic of maximizing economic benefits, particularly for the aerospace industry. Of the ten main sovereign capabilities identified as priorities to develop in Canada, three fall directly within A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al’s mission and that of the Espace A\u00e9ro innovation zone: aerospace technologies, space technologies, and autonomous and unmanned systems. Qu\u00e9bec already has a significant ecosystem of companies and institutions in these areas, which will be able to contribute directly and fully to meeting the Strategy’s priorities.<\/p>\n
A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al is also a member of the Qu\u00e9bec Defense And Security Coalition, a group of nine economic organizations representing the interests of Qu\u00e9bec’s defense and security industry.<\/p>\n
“The Qu\u00e9bec aerospace industry is extraordinarily well positioned to participate in the federal government’s upcoming procurement efforts, helping it meet its defense objectives while multiplying the positive economic benefits for all of Qu\u00e9bec. The Industrial Defense Strategy announced today is a positive step, and we welcome it. We will continue to work with the federal government to maximize its impact and to ensure that Qu\u00e9bec fully benefits from it,” said M\u00e9lanie Lussier, President and CEO of A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al<\/p>\n
ABOUT A\u00c9RO MONTR\u00c9AL<\/p>\n
Created in 2006, A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al, Qu\u00e9bec’s aerospace industry cluster, has the mission of mobilizing stakeholders across Qu\u00e9bec’s aerospace ecosystem — companies, institutions, research centers, associations, and unions — with the goal of increasing its competitiveness and attractiveness on the global stage, while supporting its transformation, outreach, and growth. A\u00e9ro Montr\u00e9al’s activities are made possible thanks to the participation of the governments of Canada, Qu\u00e9bec, and the Montr\u00e9al Metropolitan Community, as well as its corporate members.<\/p>\n
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